SARO
StandardAero, Inc.
$30.83
▲ 2.4%Updated Today 12:11 PM ET
SARO at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Neutral · 54/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▲ Up 0.0% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$10.01B
P/E
34x
Forward P/E (est.)
24.29x
ROE
11.3%
Revenue Growth
15.0%
EPS Growth
305.0%
Profit Margin
4.7%
FCF Yield
—
Debt / Equity
0.83x
ROIC
9.0%
Interest Coverage
3.16x
Current Ratio
2.12x
Dividend Yield
—
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
6.5%
Rating Score
54/100
StandardAero, Inc. (SARO) is a large-cap company in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $10.01B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $6.06B in revenue and $277.42M in net profit.
Our model rates SARO Neutral (54/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what SARO's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. SARO trades near $30.83, above its 50-day average ($26.49) and 200-day average ($27.77). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 83 it is overbought — the recent rally is stretched and can cool off.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. SARO's is $0.91 (~3.0% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month SARO found buyers near $24.70 (support) and sellers near $30.95 (resistance); its 52-week range is $23.83–$34.48. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.3× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
3Y CAGR
13.5%
Revenue moved from $4.15B in 2022 to $6.06B in 2025, a 13.5% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 15.0% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.
Gross Margin
14.6%
Operating Margin
9.1%
Net Margin
4.6%
ROE
11.3%
StandardAero, Inc. keeps about 4.7% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 14.6% gross margin and 9.1% operating margin. Return on equity is 11.3% and return on invested capital about 9.0%. Thin margins leave less cushion if costs rise.
Total Debt
$2.21B
Net Debt
$2.21B
Net Debt / EBITDA
4.01x
Debt / Equity
0.83x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.8x, and operating profit covers interest about 3.2x, with a current ratio of 2.1x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses.
Operating CF
$316.70M
Free Cash Flow
$234.30M
FCF Margin
3.9%
In the latest year StandardAero, Inc. produced about $316.70M of operating cash flow and $234.30M of free cash flow after capital spending. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.
P/E
34x
P/S
1.65x
P/B
3.6x
EV / EBITDA
16.38x
SARO trades at 34.0x trailing earnings (about 24.3x on estimated forward earnings), 1.7x sales, and 3.6x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 6.5% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a premium multiple that needs growth to justify it.
A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.
DCF fair value / share
$22.32
Current price
$30.83
Starting FCF (latest 10-K)
$234.30M
Growth, years 1–5
15.0%
Fade to terminal, years 6–10
2.5%
Discount rate
9.0%
Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$0.00 – $0.00
vs. $30.83 today · expected CAGR 4% – 15%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.97B | $8.02B | $9.22B | $10.60B | $12.19B |
| Net income | $348.59M | $400.88M | $461.02M | $530.17M | $609.69M |
| EPS | $1.05 | $1.21 | $1.39 | $1.59 | $1.83 |
| Share price (low) | $20.97 | $24.12 | $27.73 | $31.89 | $36.68 |
| Share price (high) | $35.65 | $41.00 | $47.15 | $54.22 | $62.35 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -32% / 16% | -12% / 15% | -3% / 15% | 1% / 15% | 4% / 15% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for SARO:
- Revenue is growing 15.0% a year, a sign of real demand.
- As an established S&P 500 member in Industrials, it brings scale and a long operating history.
The case against SARO:
- Thin net margins (4.7%) leave little room for error.
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Valuation risk — at 34.0x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.
Margin risk — thin profitability (4.7%) is vulnerable to cost or pricing pressure.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the picture is mixed: StandardAero, Inc. is a large-cap industrials business still growing nicely, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 34.0x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (54/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
SARO — frequently asked questions
Is SARO a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates StandardAero, Inc. Neutral (54/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is SARO's rating on The Stocks School?
StandardAero, Inc. currently scores 54/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does SARO's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from StandardAero, Inc.'s SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for SARO calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this SARO analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell SARO. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
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