AVAV:NGS-AeroVironment Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Aerospace & Defense | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 153.28

Change

+4.00 (+2.68)%

Market Cap

USD 0.67B

Volume

0.33M

Analyst Target

USD 84.50
Analyst Rating

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AeroVironment Inc designs, develops, produces, supports and operates technological portfolio of products and services for government agencies. It supplies unmanned aircraft systems, UAS, tactical missile systems and related services within the US DoD.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 21.61% 76% C+ 82% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 21.61% 76% C+ 82% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 68.53% 78% C+ 89% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 68.53% 78% C+ 89% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 124.06% 67% D+ 85% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 124.06% 67% D+ 85% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 21.99% 86% B+ 82% B
Dividend Return 21.99% 84% B 81% B-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 36.00% 59% D- 51% F
Risk Adjusted Return 61.09% 95% A 87% B+
Market Capitalization 0.67B 87% B+ 88% B+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 153.00 4% 0%
Price/Book Ratio 5.30 21% 21%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 378.30 3% 1%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -177.45 97% 99%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -14.90% 54% 48%
Return on Invested Capital -1.13% 55% 56%
Return on Assets 6.80% 92% 90%
Debt to Equity Ratio 22.85% 38% 56%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Negative free cash flow

The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector