BN · rank #5 · 2026-09-10
SAF
PARIS · EUR · $155.62B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of the factors below; drives the rank. | -0.06 |
|---|---|
| Forward revenue growth Consensus forward revenue growth. | +10.1% |
| Forward net margin Consensus forward net margin. | +13.2% |
| Net margin TTM Trailing twelve month net margin. | +11.6% |
| Margin expansion Forward minus trailing net margin (percentage points). | +1.6% |
| Forward PEG Forward P/E to growth. Below 1 is cheap for the growth. | 1.86 |
| Debt / FCF Net debt relative to free cash flow. Lower is safer. | 0.55× |
| Analyst upside Spread between the consensus 12m target and the current price. | +18.2% |
| Last EPS surprise Most recent reported EPS versus consensus. | — |
| Market cap (USD) | $155.62B |
The AI research card
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Summary
Safran SA is a leading French aerospace and defense supplier specializing in commercial and military aircraft propulsion, aftermarket services, and high-end defense electronics.
Rationale
Safran operates as a critical bottleneck solver through its oligopolistic narrowbody engine position and specialized defense subsystems, leveraging immense pricing power to generate 27.9% civil aftermarket growth and raise FY2026 recurring profit guidance to €6.4–6.5 billion.
Material risks
- 1Global aerospace supply-chain bottlenecks that could impair Safran's ability to deliver LEAP or military engines on schedule, damaging customer relationships and triggering penalty payments.
- 2Execution and integration setbacks surrounding the consolidation of Aubert & Duval and the proposed acquisition of Exail Technologies that could dilute returns.
AI verdict council
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