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AerCap Holdings NV (AER) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

AerCap Holdings NV stock (AER) is currently trading at $137.82. AerCap Holdings NV PE ratio is 6.47. AerCap Holdings NV PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.75. Analyst consensus price target for AER is $161.67. WallStSmart rates AER as Buy.

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AER

AerCap Holdings NV

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$137.82
$1.32 (0.97%)
52W$84.76
$154.52
Target$161.67+17.3%

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AER Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · AerCap Holdings NV (AER)

Margin of Safety
+59.9%
Strong Buy Zone
AER Fair Value
$369.94
Graham Formula
Current Price
$137.82
$232.12 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $369.94
Overvalued
Price $137.82
Graham IV $369.94
Analyst $161.67

AER trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $369.94, offering a 60% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

AerCap Holdings NV (AER) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Strong Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, return on equity. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

AerCap Holdings NV (AER) Key Strengths (7)

Avg Score: 9.4/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.8010/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Operating MarginProfitability
48.00%10/10

Keeps $48 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Profit MarginProfitability
44.00%10/10

Keeps $44 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
94.67%10/10

94.67% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$23.46B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Return on EquityProfitability
21.10%9/10

Every $100 of equity generates $21 in profit

Price/BookValuation
1.178/10

Trading at 1.17x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
6.47
Undervalued
Forward P/E
10.12
Attractive
Trailing P/E
6.47
Undervalued

AerCap Holdings NV (AER) Areas to Watch (3)

Avg Score: 4.7/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
8.30%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 8.30%

EPS GrowthGrowth
6.60%4/10

Modest earnings growth at 6.60%

Price/SalesValuation
2.756/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.75x sales

AerCap Holdings NV (AER) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 79/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 4.7/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.80), Price/Book (1.17) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 21.10%, Operating Margin at 48.00%, Profit Margin at 44.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.75) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.30%, EPS Growth at 6.60%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 21.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.30% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

The combination of PEG Ratio and Operating Margin makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Revenue Growth, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B+ grade.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

AER Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

AER's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.75x trades at a 49% premium to its historical average of 1.85x (88th percentile). The current valuation is 46% below its historical high of 5.12x set in May 2014, and 1349% above its historical low of 0.19x in Dec 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~2.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for AerCap Holdings NV (AER) · INDUSTRIALSRENTAL & LEASING SERVICES

The Big Picture

AerCap Holdings NV is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 8.5B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 44.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 21.1% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 44.0% and operating margin of 48.0% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -891M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact AerCap Holdings NV.

Bottom Line

AerCap Holdings NV is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 44.0% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About AerCap Holdings NV(AER)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES

Country

USA

AerCap Holdings NV is engaged in the leasing, financing, sale and management of commercial aircraft and engines in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, the United States, Ireland and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.