BAESY (BAE Systems) GF Value Rank: 7 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 17% Above Median


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90 GF Score
Price $99.94
GF Value $92.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is BAE Systems GF Value Rank?

BAE Systems BAESY +0.02% 90 GF Value Rank is 7 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates BAESY with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

BAE Systems has the GF Value Rank of 7.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

BAE Systems GF Value Rank Related Terms

BAESY vs SPCX, GE, RTX: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BAE Systems's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BAE Systems's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BAE Systems's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 7 mean?
BAE Systems (BAESY) has a GF Value Rank of 7 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, BAE Systems' GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is BAE Systems' GF Value Rank too high?
BAE Systems' current GF Value Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' GF Value Rank compare to SPCX and GE?
BAE Systems' GF Value Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, BAE Systems' own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 Value Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. BAE Systems's current GF Value Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (BAESY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.00, compared to a current price of $99.94 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BAE Systems (BAESY), the current GF Value Rank is 7 as of Jul. 12, 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 (BAESY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $99.94 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $92.00. GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BAESY:

  • GF Value Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $92.00 vs. price of $99.94 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BAESY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

BAE Systems Business Description

Address 6 Carlton Gardens, Stirling Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 5AD
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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