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Applied Aerospace & DefenseAADX -0.56%11 Forward PE Ratio is 92.15 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates AADX with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Aerospace & Defense companies, Applied Aerospace & Defense ranks worse than 87.98% on this metric.
Applied Aerospace & Defense (NYSE:AADX) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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Applied Aerospace & Defense Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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AADX vs FLY, ATRO, DCO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Applied Aerospace & Defense's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
Applied Aerospace & Defense Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Applied Aerospace & Defense's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Aerospace & Defense's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Applied Aerospace & Defense Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) has a Forward PE Ratio of 92.15 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Applied Aerospace & Defense and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Aerospace & Defense ranks #183 out of 208 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Applied Aerospace & Defense's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Applied Aerospace & Defense's current Forward PE Ratio is 92.15. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.68. Applied Aerospace & Defense's value of 92.15 is 200.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Aerospace & Defense ranks #183 out of 208 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied Aerospace & Defense has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Aerospace & Defense's Forward PE Ratio compare to FLY and ATRO?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Applied Aerospace & Defense ranks #183 out of 208 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Applied Aerospace & Defense in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.68. Applied Aerospace & Defense's value of 92.15 is 200.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 30.68, based on 208 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Applied Aerospace & Defense's current Forward PE Ratio of 92.15 is 200.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Applied Aerospace & Defense and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 30.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Aerospace & Defense's current Forward PE Ratio is 92.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Aerospace & Defense stock overvalued right now?
Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 92.15. The current Forward PE Ratio is 92.15 and 200.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 30.68. Applied Aerospace & Defense's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX), the current Forward PE Ratio is 92.15 as of Aug. 27, 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.
Applied Aerospace & Defense Inc specializes in providing engineering and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for space and defense technology companies. The company builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments, combining deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sales of Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, followed by Space and Launch Systems, C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems.
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