AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
AeroVironment Inc stock (AVAV) is currently trading at $199.02. AeroVironment Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.25. Analyst consensus price target for AVAV is $311.47. WallStSmart rates AVAV as Underperform.
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- AeroVironment Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- AVAV Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- AVAV analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
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, revenue growth, eps growth. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) Key Strengths (4)
Revenue surging 143.40% year-over-year
Earnings per share surging 175.70% year-over-year
91.33% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Supporting Valuation Data
AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Premium valuation at 6.3x annual revenue
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Fairly priced relative to book value
Supporting Valuation Data
AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 143.40%, EPS Growth at 175.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.56), Price/Sales (6.25), Price/Book (2.34) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -8.74%, Operating Margin at -5.11%, Profit Margin at -13.90%.
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 -8.74% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 143.40% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Revenue Growth, EPS Growth) and negatives (Return on Equity, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
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.
AVAV Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
AVAV's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.25x trades 25% below its historical average of 8.36x (40th percentile). The current valuation is 72% below its historical high of 22.5x set in Oct 2025, and 124% above its historical low of 2.79x in Mar 2013. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~8.4x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) · INDUSTRIALS › AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
The Big Picture
AeroVironment Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 1.6B with 143% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -13.9% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 143% YoY, reaching 1.6B. This pace significantly outperforms most AEROSPACE & DEFENSE peers.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 359M in cash.
The company is unprofitable with a -13.9% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -18M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can AeroVironment Inc maintain 143%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact AeroVironment Inc.
Bottom Line
AeroVironment Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 143% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -13.9% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
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 AeroVironment Inc(AVAV)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
USA
AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, supports and operates a portfolio of products and services for government agencies and businesses. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.