ESLT vs. MTZ: Elbit Systems vs. MasTec Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ) both fall under the Capital Goods industry group, but ESLT is classified in Aerospace & Defense while MTZ is classified in Construction & Engineering.

Company profile comparison for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ)
Profile Item	ESLT	MTZ
Name	Elbit Systems Ltd.	MasTec, Inc.
Country/Region	Israel	United States
GICS Sector	Industrials	Industrials
GICS Industry Group	Capital Goods	Capital Goods
GICS Industry	Aerospace & Defense	Construction & Engineering
GICS Sub-Industry	Aerospace & Defense	Construction & Engineering
Market Capitalization	32.00 billion USD	13.98 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	NYSE
Listing Date	November 27, 1996	February 21, 1973
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ESLT

MTZ

GSPC

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ)
Metric	ESLT	MTZ
Total Return (1Y)	55.34%	-7.45%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	57.29%	57.37%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	37.24%	13.96%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ESLT

MTZ

GSPC

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

MasTec (MTZ) has an aggressive beta of 1.91, indicating higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while Elbit Systems (ESLT) is defensive at 0.10 and tends to be less market-sensitive — they sit on opposite ends of the beta spectrum.

MasTec (MTZ) trades around 1.63M shares per day on average, while Elbit Systems (ESLT) sees only 88.09K — a volume gap that can matter for position sizing, exit liquidity, and order execution.

Risk profile metrics for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ)
Metric	ESLT	MTZ
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	47.34%	55.99%
Beta (5Y)	0.10	1.91
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-35.54%	-63.67%
Avg. Volume (3M)	88.09K	1.63M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

ESLT and MTZ are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ)
Metric	ESLT	MTZ
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.08	-0.21
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.76	-0.28

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Elbit Systems (ESLT) at 15.24% and MasTec (MTZ) at 14.53% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

ESLT

Capital Goods industry group

15.24%

Max: 40.55%
Q3: 19.29%
ESLT: 15.24%
Median: 12.12%
Q1: 4.08%
Min: -17.12%

MTZ

Capital Goods industry group

14.53%

Max: 40.55%
Q3: 19.29%
MTZ: 14.53%
Median: 12.12%
Q1: 4.08%
Min: -17.12%

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their ROE against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Elbit Systems (ESLT) at 7.44% and MasTec (MTZ) at 2.80% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

ESLT

Capital Goods industry group

7.44%

Max: 27.47%
Q3: 12.10%
ESLT: 7.44%
Median: 6.30%
Q1: 1.40%
Min: -12.89%

MTZ

Capital Goods industry group

2.80%

Max: 27.47%
Q3: 12.10%
Median: 6.30%
MTZ: 2.80%
Q1: 1.40%
Min: -12.89%

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their net margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Elbit Systems (ESLT) at 9.57% and MasTec (MTZ) at 5.64% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

ESLT

Capital Goods industry group

9.57%

Max: 36.60%
Q3: 18.33%
Median: 11.12%
ESLT: 9.57%
Q1: 5.14%
Min: -12.63%

MTZ

Capital Goods industry group

5.64%

Max: 36.60%
Q3: 18.33%
Median: 11.12%
MTZ: 5.64%
Q1: 5.14%
Min: -12.63%

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their operating margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ)
Metric	ESLT	MTZ
ROE (TTM)	15.24%	14.53%
ROA (TTM)	3.87%	4.43%
Net Margin (TTM)	7.44%	2.80%
Operating Margin (TTM)	9.57%	5.64%
Gross Margin (TTM)	25.03%	12.74%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Elbit Systems (ESLT) at 16.27% and MasTec (MTZ) at 16.22% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both companies show strong earnings momentum, but MasTec (MTZ) at 146.12% is the standout with EPS growth above its industry range; Elbit Systems (ESLT) at 58.64% also sits in the top quartile.

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ)
Metric	ESLT	MTZ
Revenue Growth (YoY)	16.27%	16.22%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	12.93%	13.51%
EPS Growth (YoY)	58.64%	146.12%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	22.61%	129.40%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Elbit Systems (ESLT) at 1.40 and MasTec (MTZ) at 1.39 run current ratio in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

ESLT

Capital Goods industry group

1.40

Max: 5.22
Q3: 2.95
Median: 2.08
Q1: 1.43
ESLT: 1.40
Min: 0.36

MTZ

Capital Goods industry group

1.39

Max: 5.22
Q3: 2.95
Median: 2.08
Q1: 1.43
MTZ: 1.39
Min: 0.36

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their current ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Elbit Systems (ESLT) at 0.19 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while MasTec (MTZ) at 1.12 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

ESLT

Capital Goods industry group

0.19

Max: 2.33
Q3: 1.12
Median: 0.60
Q1: 0.29
ESLT: 0.19
Min: 0.00

MTZ

Capital Goods industry group

1.12

Max: 2.33
MTZ: 1.12
Q3: 1.12
Median: 0.60
Q1: 0.29
Min: 0.00

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ)
Metric	ESLT	MTZ
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.40	1.39
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.19	1.12
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.11	3.08

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

MasTec (MTZ) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Elbit Systems (ESLT) reports a yield of 0.58%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ESLT

Capital Goods industry group

0.58%

Max: 2.66%
Q3: 1.14%
ESLT: 0.58%
Median: 0.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

MTZ

Capital Goods industry group

0.00%

Max: 2.66%
Q3: 1.14%
Median: 0.24%
MTZ: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

MasTec (MTZ) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Elbit Systems (ESLT) reports a payout of 23.33%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ESLT

Capital Goods industry group

23.33%

Max: 67.39%
Q3: 28.02%
ESLT: 23.33%
Median: 6.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

MTZ

Capital Goods industry group

0.00%

Max: 67.39%
Q3: 28.02%
Median: 6.86%
MTZ: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ)
Metric	ESLT	MTZ
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.58%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	23.33%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

MasTec (MTZ) at 28.40 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Elbit Systems (ESLT) at 51.36 sits in the richer quartile — ESLT needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

ESLT

Capital Goods industry group

51.36

Max: 59.38
ESLT: 51.36
Q3: 35.92
Median: 25.41
Q1: 19.47
Min: 3.03

MTZ

Capital Goods industry group

28.40

Max: 59.38
Q3: 35.92
MTZ: 28.40
Median: 25.41
Q1: 19.47
Min: 3.03

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

MasTec (MTZ) at 0.81 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Elbit Systems (ESLT) at 3.74 prices around its industry’s middle — MTZ costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

ESLT

Capital Goods industry group

3.74

Max: 7.54
Q3: 3.76
ESLT: 3.74
Median: 2.15
Q1: 1.03
Min: 0.03

MTZ

Capital Goods industry group

0.81

Max: 7.54
Q3: 3.76
Median: 2.15
Q1: 1.03
MTZ: 0.81
Min: 0.03

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

MasTec (MTZ) at 3.35 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Elbit Systems (ESLT) at 7.24 carries an above-peer premium to book — ESLT is pricier on assets.

ESLT

Capital Goods industry group

7.24

Max: 9.66
ESLT: 7.24
Q3: 5.00
Median: 3.12
Q1: 1.81
Min: -1.08

MTZ

Capital Goods industry group

3.35

Max: 9.66
Q3: 5.00
MTZ: 3.35
Median: 3.12
Q1: 1.81
Min: -1.08

Elbit Systems (ESLT) vs. MasTec (MTZ): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Elbit Systems (ESLT) and MasTec (MTZ)
Metric	ESLT	MTZ
P/E Ratio (TTM)	51.36	28.40
P/S Ratio (TTM)	3.74	0.81
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	7.24	3.35
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	-0.12%	1.00%