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Air Lease Corporation (AL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Air Lease Corporation stock (AL) is currently trading at $64.74. Air Lease Corporation PE ratio is 6.97. Air Lease Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.40. Analyst consensus price target for AL is $65.00. WallStSmart rates AL as Buy.

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Air Lease Corporation

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$64.74
$0.04 (0.06%)
52W$37.71
$64.85
Target$65.00+0.4%

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AL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Air Lease Corporation (AL)

Margin of Safety
+85.1%
Strong Buy Zone
AL Fair Value
$434.77
Graham Formula
Current Price
$64.74
$370.03 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $434.77
Overvalued
Price $64.74
Graham IV $434.77
Analyst $65.00

AL trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $434.77, offering a 85% 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

Air Lease Corporation (AL) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

84
out of 100
Grade: A-
Exceptional 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 peg ratio, operating margin, price/book. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

Air Lease Corporation (AL) Key Strengths (7)

Avg Score: 9.6/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.4910/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Operating MarginProfitability
55.30%10/10

Keeps $55 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Price/BookValuation
0.8510/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

EPS GrowthGrowth
80.90%10/10

Earnings per share surging 80.90% year-over-year

Profit MarginProfitability
36.10%10/10

Keeps $36 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
92.20%10/10

92.20% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$7.25B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
6.97
Undervalued
Forward P/E
12.35
Attractive
Trailing P/E
6.97
Undervalued

Air Lease Corporation (AL) Areas to Watch (3)

Avg Score: 5.7/10
Return on EquityProfitability
13.60%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Price/SalesValuation
2.406/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.40x sales

Revenue GrowthGrowth
15.10%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 15.10% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
8.79
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Air Lease Corporation (AL) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 84/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a A- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 9.6/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 5.7/10). 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, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.49), Price/Book (0.85) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 55.30%, Profit Margin at 36.10%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 80.90%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Price/Sales, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.40) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 15.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 13.60%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 13.60% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 15.10% 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 Return on Equity, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current A- 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.

AL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

AL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.40x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 5.27x (37th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 55.81x set in May 2011, and 111% above its historical low of 1.14x in Apr 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~2.0x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Air Lease Corporation (AL) · INDUSTRIALSRENTAL & LEASING SERVICES

The Big Picture

Air Lease Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.0B with 15% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 36.1%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1360.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 36.1% and operating margin of 55.3% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -481M, 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 Air Lease Corporation.

Bottom Line

Air Lease Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (15% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

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 Air Lease Corporation(AL)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES

Country

USA

Air Lease Corporation, an aircraft leasing company, is engaged in the purchase and leasing of new commercial jet aircraft to airlines around the world. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.