BAESF (BAE Systems) Growth Rank: 9 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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88 GF Score
Price $29.15
GF Value $23.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is BAE Systems Growth Rank?

BAE Systems BAESF +2.44% 88 Growth Rank is 9 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates BAESF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

BAE Systems has the Growth Rank of 9.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

BAESF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 9 mean?
BAE Systems (BAESF) has a Growth Rank of 9 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, BAE Systems' Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is BAE Systems' Growth Rank too high?
BAE Systems' current Growth Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Growth Rank compare to SPCX and GE?
BAE Systems' Growth Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, BAE Systems' own Growth 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 Growth Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Growth 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. BAE Systems's current Growth Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 (BAESF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.77, compared to a current price of $29.15 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BAE Systems (BAESF), the current Growth Rank is 9 as of Aug. 03, 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 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.77. GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BAESF:

  • Growth Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $23.77 vs. price of $29.15 (22.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs

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 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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