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FTAI AviationFTAI -1.12%89 Gross Margin % is 28.36% as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 52.15. GuruFocus rates FTAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $231.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, FTAI Aviation ranks better than 62.03% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
FTAI Aviation had a gross margin of 28.36% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
FTAI Aviation Gross Margin % Related Terms
FTAI Aviation Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FTAI Aviation's Gross Margin % 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, FTAI Aviation's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
FTAI Aviation Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, FTAI Aviation's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FTAI Aviation's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has a Gross Margin % of 28.36% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FTAI Aviation and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 52.15. Over the past decade, FTAI Aviation's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.47 to 70.80. According to the industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #131 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is FTAI Aviation's Gross Margin % too high?
FTAI Aviation's current Gross Margin % of 28.36% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 52.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.47 to a high of 70.80. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. FTAI Aviation's value of 28.36% is 5.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #131 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FTAI Aviation has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTAI Aviation's Gross Margin % compare to WWD and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #131 out of 345 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts FTAI Aviation in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. FTAI Aviation's value of 28.36% is 5.7% above this benchmark. Historically, FTAI Aviation's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.47 to 70.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.15 vs. the industry median of 26.84, FTAI Aviation 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 Gross Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.84, based on 345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. FTAI Aviation's current Gross Margin % of 28.36% is 5.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FTAI Aviation and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTAI Aviation's current Gross Margin % is 28.36%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 52.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTAI Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $231.18, compared to a current price of $221.22 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.36%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 52.15 and 5.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.84. FTAI Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FTAI Aviation (FTAI), the current Gross Margin % is 28.36% as of Jun. 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $221.22 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $231.18.
GuruFocus considers FTAI Aviation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FTAI:
Gross Margin %: 28.36% (46% below median its 10-year median of 52.15)
GF Value™: $231.18 vs. price of $221.22 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#131 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FTAI Aviation Ltd is an independent engine maintenance platform focused on the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and V2500 aircraft engines, which power the 737NG and A320ceo aircraft. The company repairs and rebuilds engines in its maintenance facilities and with joint venture partners, and sells or leases engines through its proprietary Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) model under the Aerospace Products segment, which earns maximum revenue from North America and develops, repairs/refurbishes, and sells aircraft engines and aftermarket components. It also operates an Aviation Leasing segment, owning and managing a portfolio of on- and off-lease aircraft and engines, including engine transfers for rebuilding and sales.
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