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AerCap Holdings NV (AER)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: AER (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
9 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $132
1 Year Target Price $132
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 17.24% | Avg. Invested days 64 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 20.10B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 7.05 | 1Y Target Price 132 |
Price to earnings Ratio 7.05 | 1Y Target Price 132 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 9 | Beta 1.44 | 52 Weeks Range 85.16 - 117.79 | Updated Date 08/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 85.16 - 117.79 | Updated Date 08/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.95% | Basic EPS (TTM) 15.99 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-30 | When Before Market | Estimate 2.82 | Actual 2.83 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 36.93% | Operating Margin (TTM) 50.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.59% | Return on Equity (TTM) 16.87% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 7.05 | Forward PE 9.42 | Enterprise Value 63750523207 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.52 |
Enterprise Value 63750523207 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.52 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.98 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.42 | Shares Outstanding 178310000 | Shares Floating 167913516 |
Shares Outstanding 178310000 | Shares Floating 167913516 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.15 | Percent Institutions 94.45 |
Upturn AI SWOT
AerCap Holdings NV
Company Overview
History and Background
AerCap Holdings N.V. was founded in 1995 as a result of the merger of Guinness Peat Aviation (GPA) and Aer Lingus Commuter. It has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become the world's largest aircraft leasing company.
Core Business Areas
- Aircraft Leasing: Leasing new and used commercial aircraft to airlines worldwide.
- Aircraft Trading: Buying, selling, and trading aircraft.
- Engine Leasing: Leasing aircraft engines.
- Aircraft Management: Providing asset management services for aircraft owners.
Leadership and Structure
Aengus Kelly is the CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates through various divisions based on geographic regions and business functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Narrow-Body Aircraft Leasing (A320 family, B737 family): The core product. AerCap leases a significant number of A320 and B737 family aircraft to airlines globally. Market share is substantial, estimated around 20-25% of the global leased narrow-body market. Competitors include ALC, BOC Aviation, SMBC Aviation Capital.
- Wide-Body Aircraft Leasing (A330, A350, B787): AerCap also leases wide-body aircraft. Market share is around 15-20% of the global leased wide-body market. Competitors include ALC, BOC Aviation, SMBC Aviation Capital.
- Engine Leasing: Leasing of aircraft engines to airlines. Market share is comparatively smaller compared to aircraft leasing. Competitors include GA Telesis, Willis Lease Finance Corporation.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The aircraft leasing industry is driven by airline fleet renewal, passenger growth, and the economic benefits of leasing versus owning aircraft. The industry is consolidating, with larger lessors gaining market share.
Positioning
AerCap is the largest independent aircraft lessor globally. Its competitive advantages include its scale, diverse portfolio, strong airline relationships, and access to capital.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for aircraft leasing is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars, encompassing the value of the global commercial aircraft fleet. AerCap is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM due to its size and market leadership.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Largest independent aircraft lessor
- Diversified portfolio
- Strong airline relationships
- Experienced management team
- Access to capital
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to airline credit risk
- Dependence on aircraft manufacturers
- Potential for aircraft obsolescence
Opportunities
- Growing demand for air travel
- Airline fleet renewal
- Emerging markets growth
- Acquisitions of smaller lessors
- Engine leasing expansion
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Airline bankruptcies
- Geopolitical instability
- Rising interest rates
- New aircraft technologies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ALC
- BOCAVIATION
- SMBC
Competitive Landscape
AerCap's advantages include its scale and diverse portfolio. Disadvantages include its high debt levels and exposure to airline credit risk. Competitors like ALC are focused on newer aircraft and BOC Aviation benefits from strong government backing.
Major Acquisitions
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 30000
- Strategic Rationale: To become the world's largest aircraft lessor and expand its portfolio with GECAS's diverse assets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: AerCap has historically grown through acquisitions and organic expansion, capitalizing on the increasing demand for aircraft leasing.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on analyst estimates, predicting continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by increased air travel and fleet renewal.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding engine leasing operations, investing in new technology aircraft, and strategic acquisitions to expand market share.
Summary
AerCap is a dominant player in aircraft leasing due to its size and diverse portfolio. Strong airline relationships and the acquisition of GECAS has cemented their market lead. High debt levels and exposure to airline financial health remain key challenges. They need to be aware of changing aircraft technologies.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10K, 10Q), Analyst Reports, Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market data can change rapidly. Financial data is illustrative and requires updating from current filings.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About AerCap Holdings NV
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-11-21 | CEO & Executive Director Mr. Aengus Kelly A.C.A. | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Rental & Leasing Services | Full time employees 698 | Website https://www.aercap.com |
Full time employees 698 | Website https://www.aercap.com | ||
AerCap Holdings N.V. engages in the lease, financing, sale, and management of commercial flight equipment in the United States, China, and internationally. The company engages in aircraft asset management services, such as remarketing aircraft and engines for lease or sale; collecting rental and supplemental maintenance rent payments, monitoring aircraft maintenance, monitoring and enforcing contract compliance, and accepting delivery and redelivery of aircraft and engines; conducting ongoing lessee financial performance reviews. Its aircraft asset management services also include periodically inspecting the leased aircraft and engines; coordinating technical modifications to aircraft to meet new lessee requirements; conducting restructuring negotiations in connection with lease defaults; repossessing aircraft and engines; arranging and monitoring insurance coverage; registering and de-registering aircraft; arranging for aircraft and engine valuations; and providing market research services. In addition, the company provides cash management services, including treasury services, such as the financing, refinancing, hedging, and ongoing cash management of vehicles; and administrative services comprising accounting, and corporate secretarial services consisting of the preparation of budgets and financial statements. Further, it offers airframe and engine parts and supply chain solutions to airlines; maintenance, repair, and overhaul service providers; and aircraft parts distributors. The company has a portfolio of owned, managed, or on order aircraft, consisting of 3,525 aircraft, engines, and helicopters. AerCap Holdings N.V. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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