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AVEX

AEVEX Corp.

NYSE: AVEX · INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

$14.63
+2.96% today

Updated 2026-10-09

Market cap
$1.00B
P/E ratio
24.54
P/S ratio
1.44x
EPS (TTM)
$0.59
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$13 – $42
Volume
1.4M

AEVEX Corp. (AVEX) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for AVEX.

WallStSmart Verdict
Overvalued

Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.

Smart Value Score: 44 / 100
P/E (TTM)
24.5x
vs 5Y median of 35.3x
PEG
—
—
Margin of Safety
—
DCF limited for this profile
EV / EBITDA
16.2x

AVEX historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in AVEX's own 5Y range.

NOW
24.5x
5Y Low
30.3x
25th
35.3x
Median
43.6x
75th
98.6x
5Y High
AVEX is trading cheaper than 91% of the last 5Y.
9th percentile · Historically cheap

AVEX intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

DCF has limited applicability for AVEX

Standard discounted cash flow models produce unreliable output for unprofitable or near-breakeven companies. Revenue-based multiples such as P/S and EV/Sales, combined with the historical valuation position above, give a more reliable read for this stock.

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

AVEX valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

✓
P/E near 5Y low
Current P/E sits in the 9th percentile of its 5Y range. Historically cheap relative to its own history.
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DCF limited applicability
Company profile produces unstable DCF output. Lean on P/S, EV/Sales, and historical valuation position instead of intrinsic value for this stock.
✕
Weak financial quality
Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 suggests deteriorating fundamentals. Valuation requires closer scrutiny.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 24.54x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 1.44x

Is AVEX overvalued in 2026?

AEVEX Corp. (AVEX) currently trades at $14.63 per share with a market capitalization of $1,001,981,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 44/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 24.5x, below its 5-year median of 35.3x.

Looking at its own history, AVEX is currently trading cheaper than 91% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 9th percentile of its historical range, a level that has historically coincided with attractive entry points.

A standard DCF model does not produce reliable output for AVEX under current conditions. For unprofitable or near-breakeven companies, revenue-based multiples such as EV/Sales and historical P/S percentile are more informative than intrinsic value calculations.

Financial quality is a concern. The Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 flags weakening fundamentals that deserve closer scrutiny before the valuation case can be fully trusted.

Bottom line: AVEX appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 44/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.

Frequently asked questions

Is AVEX overvalued?

AVEX scores 44/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade D), a weak overall profile. A standard DCF is unreliable here given the profitability profile, so valuation leans on revenue-based measures like EV/Sales and the P/S percentile below.

What is AVEX's fair value?

A standard DCF is unreliable for AVEX given its current profitability profile. Revenue-based approaches like EV/Sales or the historical P/S percentile are more informative for this stock.

What P/E ratio does AVEX trade at?

AVEX trades at a P/E of 24.5x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 35.3x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting below its own median means the stock is cheaper than usual relative to its earnings.

Is AVEX a buy based on valuation?

Our Smart Value rating for AVEX is Sell, from a Smart Value Score of 44/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The profile skews cautious, and a better price or clearer operating improvement would strengthen the case. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.

How does AVEX's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, AVEX sits in the 9th percentile of its own 5Y range, historically cheap relative to where it has traded. A low percentile means today's multiple is near the bottom of its historical band.

What is AVEX's Smart Value Score?

AVEX's Smart Value Score is 44/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.