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StandardAeroSARO +2.25%14 Forward PE Ratio is 22.55 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates SARO with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 206 Aerospace & Defense companies, StandardAero ranks better than 68.93% on this metric.
StandardAero's Forward PE Ratio for today is 22.55.
StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) 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 .
StandardAero Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
StandardAero Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for StandardAero's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
StandardAero Forward PE Ratio Chart
StandardAero Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
29.30
24.26
StandardAero Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
29.30
31.68
37.97
23.24
24.26
18.32
SARO vs KTOS, HXL, HII: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, StandardAero'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.
StandardAero Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, StandardAero's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where StandardAero's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
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.
StandardAero (SARO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 22.55 as of Aug. 04, 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 StandardAero and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, StandardAero ranks #64 out of 206 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is StandardAero's Forward PE Ratio too high?
StandardAero's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.55. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.22. StandardAero's value of 22.55 is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, StandardAero ranks #64 out of 206 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, StandardAero has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does StandardAero's Forward PE Ratio compare to KTOS and HXL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, StandardAero ranks #64 out of 206 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts StandardAero in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.22. StandardAero's value of 22.55 is 25.4% below 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 30.22, based on 206 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. StandardAero's current Forward PE Ratio of 22.55 is 25.4% below 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 StandardAero and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 30.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. StandardAero's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is StandardAero stock overvalued right now?
StandardAero (SARO) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 22.55. The current Forward PE Ratio is 22.55 and 25.4% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 30.22. StandardAero's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 5 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 StandardAero (SARO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 22.55 as of Aug. 04, 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.
StandardAero is one of the largest independent providers of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aircraft engines. It supports leading engine platforms in the commercial, military, and business jet end markets, securing licenses from original equipment manufacturers to perform work on their respective engine families. The company organizes itself into two reportable segments: engine services and component repair Services. As a go-to MRO partner for both engine manufacturers and aircraft operators, StandardAero operates a global network of service facilities, with most of its revenue generated in North America and Europe.
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