FTAI Aviation currently trades at $150 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 835% since August 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 85.2% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 15.7% thanks to its solid quarterly results.
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Why Are We Positive On FTAI?
With a focus on the CFM56 engine that powers Boeing and Airbus’s planes, FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) sells, leases, maintains, and repairs aircraft engines.
1. Skyrocketing Revenue Shows Strong Momentum
Examining a company’s long-term performance can provide clues about its quality. Even a bad business can shine for one or two quarters, but a top-tier one grows for years. Thankfully, FTAI Aviation’s 32.7% annualized revenue growth over the last five years was incredible. Its growth beat the average industrials company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.
2. EPS Moving Up Steadily
Analyzing the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) shows whether a company's incremental sales were profitable – for example, revenue could be inflated through excessive spending on advertising and promotions.
FTAI Aviation’s EPS grew at a decent 9.1% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. This performance was better than most industrials businesses.
3. Increasing Free Cash Flow Margin Juices Financials
If you’ve followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can’t use accounting profits to pay the bills.
As you can see below, FTAI Aviation’s margin expanded over the last five years. FTAI Aviation’s free cash flow margin for the trailing 12 months was negative 64%, and continued increases could help it achieve long-term cash profitability.
Final Judgment
These are just a few reasons why we think FTAI Aviation is one of the best industrials companies out there, and with its shares beating the market recently, the stock trades at 27.4× forward P/E (or $150 per share). Is now a good time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
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