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AeroVironment has the GF Score of 73, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes AeroVironment
is
Likely to have average performance.
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AeroVironment (STU:JPX) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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AeroVironment GF Score Related Terms
STU:JPX vs HXL, DPC, MRCY: GF Score Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AeroVironment's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, AeroVironment's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AeroVironment's GF Score falls into.
AeroVironment (STU:JPX) has a GF Score of 73 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on AeroVironment and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 82.00. Over the past decade, AeroVironment's GF Score has ranged from 58.00 to 96.00.
Is AeroVironment's GF Score too high?
AeroVironment's current GF Score of 73 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 82.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.00 to a high of 96.00. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's GF Score compare to HXL and DPC?
AeroVironment's GF Score of 73 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, AeroVironment's own GF Score has ranged from 58.00 to 96.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good GF Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on AeroVironment and its competitors. AeroVironment's current GF Score is 73, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 82.00. 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 (STU:JPX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €224.80, compared to a current price of €124.85 — trading 44.5% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 73, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 82.00. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AeroVironment (STU:JPX), the current GF Score is 73 as of Jul. 18, 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 (STU:JPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €124.85 is trading 44.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €224.80.
GuruFocus considers AeroVironment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:JPX:
GF Score: 73 (11% below median its 10-year median of 82.00)
GF Value™: €224.80 vs. price of €124.85 (44.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JPX 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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