Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. Common Stock(BAER)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$0.42
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BAER

10/30/2026: BAER (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Bridger Aerospace is a specialized aerial firefighting company that provides critical, technology-driven aviation services to government agencies. Its core strength lies in its modern fleet and strong federal relationships, which position it to benefit from the increasing intensity of wildfire seasons. While the company has clear growth opportunities, it faces risks related to seasonal revenue volatility, high capital requirements, and intense operational demands. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors willing to accept high volatility and risk. Market participants should closely monitor fire season severity, new government contract wins, and the company's ability to maintain its specialized aircraft fleet profitably.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers growth potential tied to climate trends, but remains in a high-risk, capital-intensive development phase.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock can experience momentum during peak fire seasons, though it is subject to high volatility.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's current valuation and capital structure do not align with traditional value investing metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitNo dividend is currently offered as capital is prioritized for fleet maintenance and growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh operational risks and reliance on government contracts make this a higher-risk investment.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant swings based on fire season intensity and contract news.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe reliance on future contract growth can lead to stretched valuation multiples.
Competition riskMediumCompetition from other specialized aviation providers for limited government contracts poses a constant risk.
Business qualityMediumThe business is critical but capital-intensive with lumpy, seasonal cash flows.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not pay a dividend, providing no income component to the total return.
Execution riskMediumOperational delays or aircraft maintenance issues can impact contract performance and revenue.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -28.68%
Avg. Invested days 26
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BAER receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BAER has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+126.6%) and solid revenue growth (+24.6%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -52.3%), soft profitability (net margin 3.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BAER's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 29.5% of revenue). Overall financial-health metrics support a 3-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is BAER's strongest growth driver at +126.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+24.6%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-1318.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 42.5% and approximately 75.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 20.87% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Blackstone Inc 16.36%
First Manhattan Co. LLC 10.23%
HPM Partners LLC 4.16%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.07%
Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd 1.48%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BAER generates approximately $421 of gross profit, $125 of operating income, and $-523 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -5.48% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BAER has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 24.82M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.37
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.37
Volume (30-day avg) 780.4K shares
Beta 0.36
52 Weeks Range 0.39 - 3.44
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.39 - 3.44
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.85

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Aerial FirefightingRetainers and flight-hour-based contracts with government agencies for fire suppression.Revenue is earned by fighting fires, making performance highly dependent on the severity of the fire season.

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 2026-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 0.41
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -10.77%
Operating Margin (TTM) 19.61%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.68%
Return on Equity (TTM) -32.42%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 10.96
Enterprise Value 707.10M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21
Enterprise Value 707.10M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.13
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.39
Shares Outstanding 58.83M
Shares Floating 44.22M
Shares Outstanding 58.83M
Shares Floating 44.22M
Percent Insiders 20.87
Percent Institutions 42.47

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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