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Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Elbit Systems Ltd stock (ESLT) is currently trading at $911.90. Elbit Systems Ltd PE ratio is 78.75. Elbit Systems Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.41. Analyst consensus price target for ESLT is $754.67. WallStSmart rates ESLT as Underperform.

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ESLT

Elbit Systems

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$911.90
$17.09 (1.91%)
52W$352.64
$1016.06
Target$754.67-17.2%

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ESLT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT)

Margin of Safety
-22.7%
Significantly Overvalued
ESLT Fair Value
$541.94
Graham Formula
Current Price
$911.90
$369.96 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $541.94
Overvalued
Price $911.90
Graham IV $541.94
Analyst $754.67

ESLT trades 23% above its Graham fair value of $541.94, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

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

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Smart Analysis

Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
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, eps growth. Concerns around peg ratio and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 9.5/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
76.30%10/10

Earnings per share surging 76.30% year-over-year

Market CapQuality
$42.91B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
9.66
Attractive

Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 3.6/10
PEG RatioValuation
8.792/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Operating MarginProfitability
9.69%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Price/BookValuation
10.382/10

Very expensive at 10.4x book value

Price/SalesValuation
5.414/10

Premium valuation at 5.4x annual revenue

Profit MarginProfitability
6.73%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Institutional Own.Quality
22.49%4/10

Low institutional interest, mostly retail-driven

Return on EquityProfitability
14.50%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Revenue GrowthGrowth
11.30%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 11.30% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
78.75
Overvalued
Trailing P/E
78.75
Overvalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
5.41
Premium
ESLT Target Price
$754.67
2% Downside

Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 76.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (8.79), Price/Sales (5.41), Price/Book (10.38) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 11.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 14.50%, Operating Margin at 9.69%, Profit Margin at 6.73%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 14.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 11.30% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. PEG Ratio and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

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.

ESLT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

ESLT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.41x trades 307% above its historical average of 1.33x (98th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 11% below its historical high of 6.1x set in Mar 2026, and 884% above its historical low of 0.55x in Aug 2012. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~4.7x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) · INDUSTRIALSAEROSPACE & DEFENSE

The Big Picture

Elbit Systems Ltd operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 7.9B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1450.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 231M in free cash flow and 334M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Elbit Systems Ltd push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 78.8x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Sector dynamics: monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Elbit Systems Ltd.

Bottom Line

Elbit Systems Ltd offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

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 Elbit Systems Ltd(ESLT)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

Country

USA

Elbit Systems Ltd. develops and supplies a portfolio of airborne, land and naval products and systems for defense, national security and commercial aviation applications primarily in Israel. The company is headquartered in Haifa, Israel.