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StandardAero (SARO)


Market Price (12/14/2025): $27.675 | Market Cap: $9.1 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Aerospace & Defense

StandardAero (SARO)


Market Price (12/14/2025): $27.675
Market Cap: $9.1 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: 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


0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 88x
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aerospace Sustainment. Themes include Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul, Show more.
 
0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aerospace Sustainment. Themes include Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul, Show more.
2 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 88x

Valuation, Metrics & Events

SARO Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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StandardAero (SARO) experienced a 4.9% increase in its stock price during the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 14, 2025, driven by several key factors.

1. Strong Q3 2025 Earnings Report: StandardAero reported robust third-quarter 2025 results on November 10, 2025, with revenue of $1.5 billion, marking a 20% year-over-year increase, and adjusted EBITDA of $196 million, up 16% year-over-year. The company also raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $5.97-$6.03 billion and increased free cash flow guidance to $170-$190 million, which positively impacted investor sentiment.

2. Authorization of a $450 Million Stock Repurchase Program: On December 10, 2025, StandardAero announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a stock repurchase program, allowing the company to buy back up to $450 million of its common stock. This move signals management's confidence in the company's valuation and can enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
SARO Return11%
Peers Return
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%111%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SARO Win Rate0%67% 
Peers Win Rate 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%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: FLY, ATRO, 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 12/12/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

SARO has limited trading history. Below is the Industrials sector ETF (XLI) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLIS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-22.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven29.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven273 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-42.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven74.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven232 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-24.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven32.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven312 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-63.3%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven172.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1463 days1480 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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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CNMCore & MainDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
22.9%22.9%-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025VRRMVerra MobilityDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.2%2.2%-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025LIILennox InternationalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
8.7%8.7%0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ADPAutomatic Data ProcessingMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
5.8%5.8%-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025CWCurtiss-WrightQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
1.8%1.8%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CNMCore & MainDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
22.9%22.9%-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025VRRMVerra MobilityDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.2%2.2%-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025LIILennox InternationalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
8.7%8.7%0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ADPAutomatic Data ProcessingMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
5.8%5.8%-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025CWCurtiss-WrightQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
1.8%1.8%0.0%

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Financials

SAROFLYATROAPEXBETADFSCMedian
NameStandard.Firefly .AstronicsAPEX Glo.BETA Tec.DEFSEC T. 
Mkt Price27.8022.1054.40-30.023.2927.80
Mkt Cap9.02.11.9---2.1
Rev LTM5,872111831--4471
Op Inc LTM496-25250---921
FCF LTM-47-20151---9-28
FCF 3Y Avg--8---11-1
CFO LTM102-17874---932
CFO 3Y Avg--22---106

Growth & Margins

SAROFLYATROAPEXBETADFSCMedian
NameStandard.Firefly .AstronicsAPEX Glo.BETA Tec.DEFSEC T. 
Rev Chg LTM17.8%-6.2%--166.4%17.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg--19.5%--94.3%56.9%
Rev Chg Q20.4%37.6%3.8%--330.2%29.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.5%8.2%0.9%--35.8%6.3%
Op Mgn LTM8.5%-226.9%6.0%---209.1%-101.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg--2.2%---699.5%-348.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%-10.4%1.7%--86.7%1.0%
CFO/Rev LTM1.7%-160.0%8.9%---212.3%-79.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg--2.5%---716.7%-357.1%
FCF/Rev LTM-0.8%-181.0%6.1%---216.3%-90.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg--0.8%---777.8%-388.5%

Valuation

SAROFLYATROAPEXBETADFSCMedian
NameStandard.Firefly .AstronicsAPEX Glo.BETA Tec.DEFSEC T. 
Mkt Cap9.02.11.9---2.1
P/S1.518.61.9---1.9
P/EBIT--10.732.3---10.8
P/E48.5-6.1-523.2----6.1
P/CFO87.8-11.722.0---22.0
Total Yield2.1%-16.5%-0.2%----0.2%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%---0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg---0.5%----0.5%
D/E-0.00.2---0.1
Net D/E--0.30.2----0.1

Returns

SAROFLYATROAPEXBETADFSCMedian
NameStandard.Firefly .AstronicsAPEX Glo.BETA Tec.DEFSEC T. 
1M Rtn8.7%3.2%10.6%--6.8%8.6%8.6%
3M Rtn2.4%-49.5%36.4%--5.1%3.7%
6M Rtn-8.6%-56.1%---23.8%
12M Rtn6.5%-233.5%---120.0%
3Y Rtn--436.5%---436.5%
1M Excs Rtn5.8%21.0%11.4%--16.3%1.9%5.8%
3M Excs Rtn-0.3%-52.8%32.8%--6.3%3.0%
6M Excs Rtn-22.8%-41.9%---9.5%
12M Excs Rtn-10.2%-217.0%---103.4%
3Y Excs Rtn--339.7%---339.7%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity6,410,474
Short Interest: % Change Since 1115202512.9%
Average Daily Volume1,394,098
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.60
Basic Shares Quantity328,453,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.0%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/13/2025-4.0%-5.4%-3.6%
3/10/20258.5%9.8%-15.5%
11/13/2024-6.8%-1.9%-10.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive110
# Negative223
Median Positive8.5%9.8% 
Median Negative-5.4%-3.6%-10.2%
Max Positive8.5%9.8% 
Max Negative-6.8%-5.4%-15.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251110202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025814202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025513202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024312202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241113202410-Q 9/30/2024
1231202310022024424B4 12/31/2023