(SAF) Safran - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: PA • Country: France • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: FR0000073272

Aerospace Propulsion, Aircraft Equipment, Aircraft Interiors

Description: SAF Safran

Safran SA is a diversified aerospace and defense company operating globally, with a presence in various regions including Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. The company is divided into three main segments: Aerospace Propulsion, Aircraft Equipment, Defense and Aerosystems, and Aircraft Interiors, catering to both commercial and military aviation needs.

The Aerospace Propulsion segment is a key player in the industry, designing and producing propulsion systems for a wide range of aircraft, including commercial, military, and helicopters. The Aircraft Equipment, Defense and Aerosystems segment provides a broad portfolio of products, including landing gears, avionics, and security systems. Meanwhile, the Aircraft Interiors segment focuses on cabin equipment and passenger comfort solutions, such as aircraft seats and in-flight entertainment systems.

From a financial perspective, Safran SA has demonstrated strong performance, with a Return on Equity (RoE) of 25.12%, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital. The companys forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 31.85, suggesting a relatively high valuation compared to its expected earnings. With a market capitalization of approximately €112.88 billion, Safran SA is one of the larger players in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

Additional key performance indicators (KPIs) to consider include the companys revenue growth, operating margin, and debt-to-equity ratio. Safran SAs diversified product portfolio and global presence provide a solid foundation for long-term growth, driven by increasing demand for commercial air travel and defense spending. The companys commitment to innovation and research and development (R&D) is also reflected in its product offerings and partnerships within the industry.

To further analyze Safran SAs investment potential, its essential to examine its cash flow generation, dividend yield, and institutional ownership. A thorough review of these metrics, combined with the companys fundamental strengths and industry trends, can help investors make informed decisions about their investment in Safran SA.

SAF Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 144,484m
Sub-Industry Aerospace & Defense
IPO / Inception

SAF Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 90.7
Fundamental 78.4%
Dividend Rating 59.5
Rel. Strength 5.01
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 335.66 EUR
Fair Price DCF 431.76 EUR

SAF Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.11%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.98%
Annual Growth 5y 50.40%
Payout Consistency 88.0%
Payout Ratio 28.1%

SAF Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 91.9%
Growth Correlation 12m 89.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 86.8%
CAGR 5y 24.00%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.80
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.33
Alpha 38.02
Beta 0.608
Volatility 22.62%
Current Volume 455.8k
Average Volume 20d 398.5k
Stop Loss 283 (-3%)
Signal -0.73

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.0

Net Income (5.96b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 3.31b TTM)
FCFTA 0.10 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -26.86pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -10.72% (prev 0.60%; Δ -11.33pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.17 (>3.0%) and CFO 9.56b > Net Income 5.96b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-1.46b) to EBITDA (5.27b) ratio: -0.28 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.84 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (416.8m) change vs 12m ago -5.29% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 45.93% (prev 22.19%; Δ 23.74pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 168.7% (prev 299.4%; Δ -130.7pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 19.01 (EBITDA TTM 5.27b / Interest Expense TTM 159.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.05

(A) -0.11 = (Total Current Assets 31.52b - Total Current Liabilities 37.44b) / Total Assets 55.01b
(B) -0.01 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -667.0m / Total Assets 55.01b
(C) 0.09 = EBIT TTM 3.02b / Avg Total Assets 32.72b
(D) 0.17 = Book Value of Equity 7.39b / Total Liabilities 44.29b
Total Rating: 0.05 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 78.43

1. Piotroski 7.0pt = 2.0
2. FCF Yield 4.36% = 2.18
3. FCF Margin 9.58% = 2.40
4. Debt/Equity 0.44 = 2.40
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.86 = 1.95
6. ROIC - WACC 10.20% = 12.50
7. RoE 53.90% = 2.50
8. Revenue Trend data missing
9. Rev. CAGR 0.0% = 0.0
10. EPS Trend data missing
11. EPS CAGR 98.29% = 2.50

What is the price of SAF shares?

As of August 17, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 291.80 with a total of 455,752 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.21%, over one month by +4.25%, over three months by +15.90% and over the past year by +51.33%.

Is Safran a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Safran (PA:SAF) is currently (August 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 78.43 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SAF is around 335.66 EUR . This means that SAF is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +15.03% (Margin of Safety).

Is SAF a buy, sell or hold?

Safran has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the SAF price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 297.3 1.9%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 372.6 27.7%

SAF Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 144.48b (123.35b EUR * 1.1713 EUR.USD)
Market Cap EUR = 123.35b (123.35b EUR * 1.0 EUR.EUR)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 6.51b EUR (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 28.1044
P/E Forward = 34.4828
P/S = 4.199
P/B = 9.0936
P/EG = 2.1087
Beta = 1.154
Revenue TTM = 55.19b EUR
EBIT TTM = 3.02b EUR
EBITDA TTM = 5.27b EUR
Long Term Debt = 3.54b EUR (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 983.0m EUR (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 4.53b EUR (Calculated: Short Term 983.0m + Long Term 3.54b)
Net Debt = -1.46b EUR (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 121.37b EUR (123.35b + Debt 4.53b - CCE 6.51b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 19.01 (Ebit TTM 3.02b / Interest Expense TTM 159.0m)
FCF Yield = 4.36% (FCF TTM 5.29b / Enterprise Value 121.37b)
FCF Margin = 9.58% (FCF TTM 5.29b / Revenue TTM 55.19b)
Net Margin = 10.80% (Net Income TTM 5.96b / Revenue TTM 55.19b)
Gross Margin = 45.93% ((Revenue TTM 55.19b - Cost of Revenue TTM 29.84b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 16.42 (Enterprise Value 121.37b / Book Value Of Equity 7.39b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.04% (Interest Expense 47.0m / Debt 4.53b)
Taxrate = 28.71% (from quarterly Tax Provision: 2.06b / 7.17b)
NOPAT = 2.16b (EBIT 3.02b * (1 - 28.71%))
Current Ratio = 0.84 (Total Current Assets 31.52b / Total Current Liabilities 37.44b)
Debt / Equity = 0.44 (Debt 4.53b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 10.18b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.86 (Net Debt -1.46b / EBITDA 5.27b)
Debt / FCF = 0.86 (Debt 4.53b / FCF TTM 5.29b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 11.06b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 10.83% (Net Income 5.96b, Total Assets 55.01b )
RoE = 53.90% (Net Income TTM 5.96b / Total Stockholder Equity 11.06b)
RoCE = 20.70% (Ebit 3.02b / (Equity 11.06b + L.T.Debt 3.54b))
RoIC = 18.20% (NOPAT 2.16b / Invested Capital 11.84b)
WACC = 7.99% (E(123.35b)/V(127.88b) * Re(8.26%)) + (D(4.53b)/V(127.88b) * Rd(1.04%) * (1-Tc(0.29)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -60.0 | Cagr: -0.75%
Discount Rate = 8.26% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 81.23% ; FCFE base≈4.70b ; Y1≈6.01b ; Y5≈11.15b
Fair Price DCF = 431.8 (DCF Value 180.76b / Shares Outstanding 418.6m; 5y FCF grow 30.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: N/A | Revenue CAGR: 0.0%
Revenue Growth Correlation: 45.19%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 98.29%
EPS Growth Correlation: 64.86%

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