BAESF (BAE Systems) Momentum Rank: 2 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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82 GF Score
Price $26.16
GF Value $24.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is BAE Systems Momentum Rank?

BAE Systems BAESF +0.47% 82 Momentum Rank is 2 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates BAESF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

BAE Systems has the Momentum Rank of 2.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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BAE Systems Momentum Rank Related Terms

BAESF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Momentum Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 2 mean?
BAE Systems (BAESF) has a Momentum Rank of 2 as of Sep. 11, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, BAE Systems' Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is BAE Systems' Momentum Rank too high?
BAE Systems' current Momentum Rank of 2 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Momentum Rank compare to SPCX and GE?
BAE Systems' Momentum Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, BAE Systems' own Momentum 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 Momentum Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Momentum 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. BAE Systems's current Momentum Rank is 2, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.68, compared to a current price of $26.16 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 2, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BAE Systems (BAESF), the current Momentum Rank is 2 as of Sep. 11, 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 $26.16 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.68. GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BAESF:

  • Momentum Rank: 2 (60% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $24.68 vs. price of $26.16 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 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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