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AerCap Holdings NV (AER)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: AER (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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 18.66% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 21.43B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 7.51 | 1Y Target Price 132 |
Price to earnings Ratio 7.51 | 1Y Target Price 132 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 9 | Beta 1.45 | 52 Weeks Range 85.16 - 125.45 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 85.16 - 125.45 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.90% | Basic EPS (TTM) 16 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
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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 7.51 | Forward PE 7.44 | Enterprise Value 64884573332 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.68 |
Enterprise Value 64884573332 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.68 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.13 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.66 | Shares Outstanding 178310000 | Shares Floating 167913516 |
Shares Outstanding 178310000 | Shares Floating 167913516 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.15 | Percent Institutions 92.75 |
Upturn AI SWOT
AerCap Holdings NV
Company Overview
History and Background
AerCap Holdings N.V. was founded in 1995 as Guinness Peat Aviation (GPA) Capital. It became AerCap after a merger in 2006. The company has grown through strategic acquisitions, becoming the world's largest aircraft leasing company.
Core Business Areas
- Aircraft Leasing: Primary business, leasing commercial aircraft to airlines globally.
- Aircraft Trading: Buying and selling aircraft.
- Engine Leasing: Leasing aircraft engines.
- Aircraft Management: Provides management services for aircraft owners and investors.
Leadership and Structure
Aengus Kelly is the CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with a functional organizational structure across its various business units.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Commercial Aircraft Leasing: Leasing of various types of commercial aircraft (Boeing, Airbus, etc.) to airlines worldwide. AerCap has a significant market share. Competitors include Air Lease Corporation, Avolon, and BOC Aviation.
- Engines: Leasing aircraft engines, catering to airlines' short-term engine needs. Competitors: GA Telesis, MTU Aero Engines.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The aircraft leasing industry is driven by airline fleet growth, replacement cycles, and the increasing preference of airlines to lease rather than own aircraft. The industry is sensitive to economic cycles and airline profitability.
Positioning
AerCap is the largest aircraft leasing company globally, giving it significant scale advantages, strong relationships with aircraft manufacturers, and a diversified customer base.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for aircraft leasing is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars, reflecting the total value of aircraft leased globally. AerCap is a major player within this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Largest aircraft lessor globally
- Strong relationships with aircraft manufacturers
- Diversified customer base
- Experienced management team
- Strong financial performance
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to airline industry cycles
- Dependence on aircraft values
- Concentration of assets in aircraft
Opportunities
- Growing demand for air travel
- Increasing preference for aircraft leasing
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Acquisition opportunities
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Airline bankruptcies
- Rising interest rates
- Geopolitical instability
- Changes in aircraft technology
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ALC
- AVOL
- BAM
Competitive Landscape
AerCap's size provides a competitive advantage. Competitors focus on different niches or geographic regions.
Major Acquisitions
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 30000
- Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of GECAS significantly expanded AerCap's fleet and market share.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: AerCap has grown significantly through acquisitions and organic growth, expanding its fleet and customer base.
Future Projections: Analysts predict continued growth for AerCap, driven by increasing demand for air travel and aircraft leasing.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include fleet renewal programs and expansion into new markets.
Summary
AerCap is a leading aircraft leasing company with a strong market position. Its large fleet and diversified customer base are key strengths. High debt and exposure to airline industry cycles are potential challenges. The GECAS aquisition makes them a very strong company in the space.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Data may be outdated and subject to change. Financial data is example data to satisfy requirements.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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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