BN · rank #9 · 2026-10-22
SAF
PARIS · EUR · $146.00B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of the factors below; drives the rank. | -0.20 |
|---|---|
| Forward revenue growth Consensus forward revenue growth. | +10.3% |
| Forward net margin Consensus forward net margin. | +13.0% |
| Net margin TTM Trailing twelve month net margin. | +11.6% |
| Margin expansion Forward minus trailing net margin (percentage points). | +1.5% |
| Forward PEG Forward P/E to growth. Below 1 is cheap for the growth. | 1.85 |
| 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. | +21.5% |
| Last EPS surprise Most recent reported EPS versus consensus. | — |
| Market cap (USD) | $146.00B |
The AI research card
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Summary
Safran SA is a Tier-1 French aerospace and defense supplier producing commercial aircraft engines, aftermarket services, landing gear, and military optronics, primarily through its CFM International joint venture.
Rationale
Accelerating civil aftermarket demand, record H1 2026 LEAP engine deliveries (+41% YoY), and multi-year maintenance backlogs reinforce Safran's position as an indispensable bottleneck solver across commercial aviation and European defense.
Material risks
- 1Timing delays in certifying and introducing the Maverick high-pressure turbine blade could defer LEAP-1B profit recognition under risk-and-revenue-sharing contracts into late 2026 or early 2027.
- 2Structural exposure to GE Aerospace via the 50/50 CFM partnership alongside severe customer concentration with Airbus and Boeing leaves Safran susceptible to OEM airframe production disruptions and export sanctions.
AI verdict council
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