StandardAero (SARO)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $28.0 | Market Cap: $9.2 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Aerospace & Defense
StandardAero (SARO)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $28.0Market Cap: $9.2 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Aerospace & Defense
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 88x |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 36% | Key risksSARO key risks include [1] parts shortages for critical engine platforms like the LEAP and PW1000G and [2] the potential loss of crucial Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service authorizations. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Aerospace Sustainment. Themes include Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul, Show more. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 36% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Aerospace Sustainment. Themes include Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul, Show more. |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 88x |
| Key risksSARO key risks include [1] parts shortages for critical engine platforms like the LEAP and PW1000G and [2] the potential loss of crucial Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service authorizations. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SARO Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are the key points highlighting why StandardAero (SARO) stock moved by approximately 2.3% between August 31, 2025, and December 18, 2025:
1. 1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results. StandardAero reported robust Q3 2025 results on November 10, 2025, with revenue increasing 20.4% year-over-year to $1.5 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. Adjusted EBITDA also grew by 16.1% year-over-year to $195.6 million.
2. 2. Raised Full-Year 2025 Guidance. Following its strong Q3 performance, StandardAero's management raised its full-year 2025 guidance across revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, indicating continued operational strength and confidence in future performance.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SARO Return | � | � | � | � | � | 11% | � |
| Peers Return | � | � | � | � | � | � | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SARO Win Rate | � | � | � | � | 0% | 67% | |
| Peers Win Rate | � | � | � | � | � | � | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SARO Max Drawdown | � | � | � | � | � | -10% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | � | � | � | � | � | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: ATRO, FLY, APEX, BETA, DFSC.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
SARO has limited trading history. Below is the Industrials sector ETF (XLI) in its place.
| Event | XLI | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -22.6% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 29.2% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 273 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -42.8% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 74.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 232 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -24.6% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 32.6% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 312 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -63.3% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 172.8% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1,463 days | 1,480 days |
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In The Past
SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -22.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/4/2022. A -22.6% loss requires a 29.2% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.3% | 16.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.2% | 3.2% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -0.4% | -0.4% | -0.4% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.3% | 16.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.2% | 3.2% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -0.4% | -0.4% | -0.4% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 27.10 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.8 |
| Rev LTM | 471 |
| Op Inc LTM | 21 |
| FCF LTM | -28 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -1 |
| CFO LTM | 32 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 6 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 17.8% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 56.9% |
| Rev Chg Q | 29.0% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 6.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -101.6% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -348.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.0% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -79.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -357.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -90.9% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -388.5% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 1.8 |
| P/S | 1.9 |
| P/EBIT | 12.8 |
| P/E | -5.1 |
| P/CFO | 22.0 |
| Total Yield | -0.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -0.5% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | -0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -0.1% |
| 3M Rtn | -11.7% |
| 6M Rtn | 21.0% |
| 12M Rtn | 107.7% |
| 3Y Rtn | 422.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -0.8% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -14.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 8.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 95.8% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 345.2% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11102025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8142025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5132025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3122025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11132024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 12312023 | 10022024 | 424B4 12/31/2023 |
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