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BAE SystemsBAESF +2.44%88 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.17% as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates BAESF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 335 Aerospace & Defense companies, BAE Systems ranks better than 53.43% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-04), BAE Systems's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.17%.
The industry rank for BAE Systems's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
BAESF's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 53.43% of 335
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.61
vs BAESF: 6.17
BAE Systems (OTCPK:BAESF) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
BAE Systems 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
BAESF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BAE Systems's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
BAE Systems 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BAE Systems's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAE Systems's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
BAE Systems (OTCPK:BAESF) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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.
BAE Systems (BAESF) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 6.17% as of Aug. 04, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #156 out of 335 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is BAE Systems' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
BAE Systems' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.17%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.61. BAE Systems' value of 6.17% is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #156 out of 335 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #156 out of 335 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts BAE Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.61. BAE Systems' value of 6.17% is 6.7% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.61, based on 335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BAE Systems's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 6.17% is 6.7% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BAE Systems's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.80, compared to a current price of $29.15 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.17% and 6.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.61. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BAE Systems (BAESF), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 6.17% 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.
Is BAE Systems (BAESF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.15 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.80.
GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAESF:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 6.17%
GF Value™: $23.80 vs. price of $29.15 (22.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#156 of 335)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAESF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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