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AeroVironmentAVAV -3.86%78 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 38.00% as of Apr. 2026, which is 604% above its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates AVAV with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $257.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Aerospace & Defense companies, AeroVironment ranks better than 70.31% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, AeroVironment's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 38.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 18.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 21.90% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of AeroVironment was 165.70% per year. The lowest was -54.30% per year. And the median was 5.40% per year.
AeroVironment (NAS:AVAV) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
AeroVironment 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
AVAV vs PL, DPC, HXL: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AeroVironment's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
AeroVironment 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, AeroVironment's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AeroVironment's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
AeroVironment 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 38.00% mean?
AeroVironment (AVAV) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 38.00% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for AeroVironment and its competitors. This is 604% above median its historical median of 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #76 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is AeroVironment's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
AeroVironment's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 38.00% is 604% above median its 10-year median of 5.40. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 15.85. AeroVironment's value of 38.00% is 139.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #76 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to PL and DPC?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #76 out of 256 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts AeroVironment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 15.85. AeroVironment's value of 38.00% is 139.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 15.85, AeroVironment has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Aerospace & Defense companies is 15.85, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AeroVironment's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 38.00% is 139.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for AeroVironment and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 15.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AeroVironment's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 38.00%, which is 604% above median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AeroVironment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment (AVAV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $257.96, compared to a current price of $174.14 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 38.00%, which is 604% above median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 139.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 15.85. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AeroVironment (AVAV), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 38.00% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is AeroVironment (AVAV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $174.14 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $257.96.
GuruFocus considers AeroVironment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AVAV:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 38.00% (604% above median its 10-year median of 5.40)
GF Value™: $257.96 vs. price of $174.14 (32.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 139.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#76 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AeroVironment Inc supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities. Company operates in three segments: UxS, LMS, MW.
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