FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at FTAI Aviation (FTAI): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Capital Goods peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | FTAI |
|---|---|
| Name | FTAI Aviation Ltd. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Capital Goods |
| GICS Industry | Trading Companies & Distributors |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Trading Companies & Distributors |
| Market Capitalization | 18.43 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | May 14, 2015 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FTAI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 20.27% | 6.84% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 71.86% | 17.66% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 58.99% | 9.09% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FTAI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 68.23% | 44.38% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.52 | 1.19 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -52.11% | -49.95% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FTAI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.23 | 0.06 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.38 | 0.09 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) posts ROE of 154.32%, above the industry benchmark range. Equity is being turned into profit at an exceptional rate, but very high ROE should still be checked against leverage, buybacks, and the size of the equity base.
FTAI
Capital Goods industry group
154.32%
Group distribution
- FTAI
- 154.32%
- Max
- 40.55%
- Q3
- 19.29%
- Median
- 12.12%
- Q1
- 4.08%
- Min
- -17.12%
Largest peers
- FTAI
- 154.32%
- GEV
- 93.04%
- CAT
- 56.14%
- GE
- 50.17%
- DE
- 18.24%
- RTX
- 12.85%
- BA
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) keeps 15.46% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
FTAI
Capital Goods industry group
15.46%
Group distribution
- Max
- 27.47%
- FTAI
- 15.46%
- Q3
- 12.10%
- Median
- 6.30%
- Q1
- 1.40%
- Min
- -12.89%
Largest peers
- GEV
- 23.54%
- GE
- 17.31%
- FTAI
- 15.46%
- CAT
- 15.21%
- DE
- 10.17%
- RTX
- 8.75%
- BA
- 8.07%
Operating Margin (TTM)
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) turns 22.90% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
FTAI
Capital Goods industry group
22.90%
Group distribution
- Max
- 36.60%
- FTAI
- 22.90%
- Q3
- 18.33%
- Median
- 11.12%
- Q1
- 5.14%
- Min
- -12.63%
Largest peers
- FTAI
- 22.90%
- CAT
- 20.19%
- GE
- 18.49%
- RTX
- 15.54%
- DE
- 13.37%
- GEV
- 12.77%
- BA
- 0.30%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FTAI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 154.32% | 12.12% |
| ROA (TTM) | 11.05% | 5.29% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 15.46% | 6.30% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 22.90% | 11.12% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 30.63% | 29.63% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) grew revenue 44.53%, above the industry benchmark range. Demand is expanding faster than at any typical peer, though growth that far ahead of the group is worth checking for acquisitions or other one-off contributions.
EPS Growth
No usable EPS growth is available for FTAI Aviation (FTAI) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FTAI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 44.53% | 8.11% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 52.40% | 6.45% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -- | 5.45% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | 7.15% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has current ratio of 3.82, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.
FTAI
Capital Goods industry group
3.82
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.22
- FTAI
- 3.82
- Q3
- 2.95
- Median
- 2.08
- Q1
- 1.43
- Min
- 0.36
Largest peers
- FTAI
- 3.82
- DE
- 2.13
- CAT
- 1.42
- BA
- 1.13
- RTX
- 1.05
- GE
- 0.98
- GEV
- 0.83
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has debt-to-equity ratio of 8.06, above the industry benchmark range. Debt sits unusually high against shareholders’ equity, leaving the balance sheet more exposed to rate, refinancing, or earnings shocks.
FTAI
Capital Goods industry group
8.06
Group distribution
- FTAI
- 8.06
- Max
- 2.33
- Q3
- 1.12
- Median
- 0.60
- Q1
- 0.29
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- FTAI
- 8.06
- BA
- 7.39
- DE
- 2.30
- CAT
- 2.10
- GE
- 1.16
- RTX
- 0.55
- GEV
- 0.30
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FTAI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 3.82 | 2.08 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 8.06 | 0.60 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.11 | 1.78 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has dividend yield of 1.14%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
FTAI
Capital Goods industry group
1.14%
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.66%
- FTAI
- 1.14%
- Q3
- 1.14%
- Median
- 0.24%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- RTX
- 1.47%
- FTAI
- 1.14%
- CAT
- 1.13%
- DE
- 0.98%
- GE
- 0.56%
- GEV
- 0.26%
- BA
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has payout ratio of 34.48%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
FTAI
Capital Goods industry group
34.48%
Group distribution
- Max
- 67.39%
- FTAI
- 34.48%
- Q3
- 28.02%
- Median
- 6.86%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- RTX
- 45.85%
- DE
- 36.02%
- FTAI
- 34.48%
- CAT
- 24.18%
- GE
- 20.23%
- GEV
- 4.59%
- BA
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FTAI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.14% | 0.24% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 34.48% | 6.86% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) trades at P/E ratio of 36.57, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.
FTAI
Capital Goods industry group
36.57
Group distribution
- Max
- 59.38
- FTAI
- 36.57
- Q3
- 35.92
- Median
- 25.41
- Q1
- 19.47
- Min
- 3.03
Largest peers
- DE
- 37.33
- GE
- 36.94
- FTAI
- 36.57
- RTX
- 30.82
- CAT
- 21.92
- GEV
- 20.32
- BA
- 17.89
P/S Ratio (TTM)
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) trades at 5.38 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
FTAI
Capital Goods industry group
5.38
Group distribution
- Max
- 7.54
- FTAI
- 5.38
- Q3
- 3.76
- Median
- 2.15
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- GE
- 6.38
- FTAI
- 5.38
- GEV
- 4.65
- DE
- 3.78
- CAT
- 3.29
- RTX
- 2.66
- BA
- 1.45
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) trades at 42.62 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.
FTAI
Capital Goods industry group
42.62
Group distribution
- FTAI
- 42.62
- Max
- 9.66
- Q3
- 5.00
- Median
- 3.12
- Q1
- 1.81
- Min
- -1.08
Largest peers
- FTAI
- 42.62
- BA
- 20.99
- GE
- 19.06
- GEV
- 18.00
- CAT
- 11.90
- DE
- 6.47
- RTX
- 3.69
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: FTAI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 36.57 | 25.41 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 5.38 | 2.15 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 42.62 | 3.12 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -3.18% | 3.03% |