AAR Valuation Multiples

AAR is valued at $4.4B as of November 2026, a 1.5x revenue multiple. In the last 12 months, AAR revenue was $3.5B and AAR EBITDA was $434M.

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AAR Overview

About AAR

AAR Corp offers a broad line of products and services to commercial and government aerospace customers and operates internationally. It is a diversified provider of services and products to the commercial aviation and government and defense markets, serving aircraft fleet operators, original equipment manufacturers, independent service providers, and domestic and foreign military customers. It operates through the Parts Supply, Repair, Engineering and Software, Government Solutions, and Legacy Commercial Programs segments. The Parts Supply segment mainly consists of new parts distribution and sales of used serviceable material, including aircraft, engine, and airframe parts and components (USM), and generates the maximum revenue. It generates the maximum revenue from North America.


Founded

1966

HQ

United States

Employees

7.1K

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $3.5B
EBITDA: $434M

EV

$5.3B

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AAR Financials

AAR reported last 12-month revenue of $3.5B and EBITDA of $434M.

In the same LTM period, AAR generated $664M in gross profit, $434M in EBITDA, and $198M in net income.

Revenue (LTM)


AAR P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, AAR reported revenue of $3.3B and EBITDA of $389M.

AAR is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 19%, EBITDA margin of 12%, and net margin of 6%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$3.5B$3.3B$2.2B$2.6B$3.1B
Gross Profit$664M$622M$412M$492M$583M
Gross Margin19%19%19%19%19%
EBITDA$434M$389M$148M$156M$297M
EBITDA Margin12%12%7%6%10%
EBIT Margin10%8%6%6%8%
Net Profit$198M$188M$65M$27M$115M
Net Margin6%6%3%1%4%
Net Debt-$810M---

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AAR Stock Performance

AAR has current market cap of $4.4B, and enterprise value of $5.3B.

Market Cap Evolution


AAR's stock price is $109.21.

AAR share price increased by 8.9% in the last 30 days, and by 31.3% in the last year.

AAR has an EPS (earnings per share) of $4.67.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$5.3B$4.4B0.0%8.9%-15.5%31.3%$4.67

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AAR Valuation Multiples

AAR trades at 1.5x EV/Revenue multiple, and 12.1x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


AAR Financial Valuation Multiples

As of November 8, 2026, AAR has market cap of $4.4B and EV of $5.3B.

AAR has a P/E ratio of 22.2x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue1.5x1.6x2.4x2.0x1.7x
EV/EBITDA12.1x13.5x35.6x33.8x17.8x
EV/EBIT14.7x19.5x39.7x33.1x22.6x
EV/Gross Profit7.9x8.5x12.8x10.7x9.0x
P/E22.2x23.4x68.0x165.1x38.3x
EV/FCF71.9x158.1xn/mn/mn/m

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AAR Margins & Growth Rates

AAR grew revenue by 12% and EBITDA by 23% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, AAR reported gross margin of 19%, EBITDA margin of 12%, and net margin of 6%.

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AAR Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin19%19%19%19%
EBITDA Margin12%6%10%12%
EBIT Margin8%6%8%10%
Net Margin6%1%4%6%
FCF Margin1%0%1%2%

AAR Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth12%19%19%14%
Gross Profit Growth15%19%18%16%
EBITDA Growth23%5%90%48%
EBIT Growth42%20%47%45%
Net Profit Growth12%(59%)331%75%
FCF Growth163%(25%)391%254%

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AAR Operational KPIs

AAR's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.5M, while opex per employee averaged $0.0M for the same period.

AAR's Rule of 40 is 27% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

AAR's Rule of X is 49% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4022%27%---
Bessemer Rule of X37%49%---
Revenue per Employee-$0.5M---
Opex per Employee-$0.0M---
Opex to Revenue-11%13%13%11%

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Valuation Multiples Across 230+ Verticals

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
SATS$5B$989M1.4x1.4x7.2x7.8x
Athens International$790M$451M6.4x6.5x11.1x10.9x
Corporación América Airports$2B$612M2.2x2.1x7.0x5.7x
VSE$1.1B$130M5.2x3.4x44.9x17.9x
Vienna International Airport$1.3B$465M4.0x4.2x11.0x10.7x
TravelSky$1.3B$521M1.2x1.1x2.9x3.0x
Grupo OMA$856M$524M6.9x6.3x11.2x10.0x
Japan Airport Terminal$1.8B$484M2.3x2.2x8.8x8.5x

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Acquisitions by AAR

AAR has acquired 6 companies to date.

Last acquisition by AAR was on September 28th 2026. AAR acquired MRO Holdings for $1.8B (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Acquisitions by AAR

MRO Holdings
Aircraft Reconfig Technologies
HAECO Americas
ADI American Distributors
Description
MRO Holdings is a Dothan, Alabama-headquartered provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. It performs heavy maintenance checks, interior modifications, avionics upgrades, and freighter conversions on narrowbody and widebody aircraft for airlines worldwide. The company holds FAA and EASA certifications, operates multiple hangars across the US Southeast, and supports fleets from carriers like LATAM Airlines and Viva Aerobus.
Aircraft Reconfig Technologies is an engineering firm focused on airplane interiors design and reconfiguration.
HAECO Americas is a Greensboro, North Carolina-headquartered provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for commercial and cargo fleets. It performs C-checks, landing gear overhauls, and component repairs on Boeing 737s, Airbus A320s, and widebodies at FAA-certified facilities. A subsidiary of Swire Pacific, it serves airlines like Delta and FedEx across the Americas.
ADI American Distributors is a Randolph, New Jersey-headquartered supplier of electronic components and logistics solutions serving aerospace, industrial, and marine industries. Founded in 1983, the company stocks tens of millions of parts and maintains preferred supplier status with top OEMs through its global partner network supporting product design and manufacturing enhancements.
HQ CountryUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
Dallas, TX
-
Greensboro, NC
Randolph, NJ
Deal Date28 Sep 202617 Dec 20253 Nov 202525 Sep 2025
Valuation$1.8B$35M$78M$146M
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About AAR

When was AAR founded?AAR was founded in 1966.
Where is AAR headquartered?AAR is headquartered in United States.
How many employees does AAR have?As of today, AAR has over 7K employees.
Who is the CEO of AAR?AAR's CEO is John M. Holmes.
Is AAR publicly listed?Yes, AAR is a public company listed on NYSE.
What is the stock symbol of AAR?AAR trades under AIR ticker.
When did AAR go public?AAR went public in 1972.
Who are competitors of AAR?AAR main competitors include SATS, Athens International, Corporación América Airports, VSE, Vienna International Airport, TravelSky, Grupo OMA, Japan Airport Terminal, Airports Corporation of Vietnam, Clear Secure.
What is the current market cap of AAR?AAR's current market cap is $4.4B.
What is the current revenue of AAR?AAR's last 12 months revenue is $3.5B.
What is the current revenue growth of AAR?AAR revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 10%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of AAR?Current revenue multiple of AAR is 1.5x.
What is the current EBITDA of AAR?AAR's last 12 months EBITDA is $434M.
What is AAR's EBITDA margin?AAR's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 12%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of AAR?Current EBITDA multiple of AAR is 12.1x.
What is the current FCF of AAR?AAR's last 12 months FCF is $73M.
What is AAR's FCF margin?AAR's last 12 months FCF margin is 2%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of AAR?Current FCF multiple of AAR is 71.9x.
How many companies AAR has acquired to date?As of November 2026, AAR has acquired 6 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by AAR?$1.8B acquisition of MRO Holdings on 28th September 2026 was the largest M&A AAR has done to date.
What companies AAR acquired?AAR acquired MRO Holdings, ADI American Distributors, Trax, HAECO Americas, Aircraft Reconfig Technologies, and Aerostrat.
In how many companies AAR has invested to date?AAR hasn't invested in any companies yet (or none have been disclosed publicly).

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