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Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR)

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$81.9
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Profit since last BUY3.23%
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10/21/2025: LOAR (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

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5 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $97.19

1 Year Target Price $97.19

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$97.19 Target price
52w Low $62.1
Current$81.9
52w High $99.67

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 15.86%
Avg. Invested days 48
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.65B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 177.74
1Y Target Price 97.19
Price to earnings Ratio 177.74
1Y Target Price 97.19
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 62.10 - 99.67
Updated Date 10/21/2025
52 Weeks Range 62.10 - 99.67
Updated Date 10/21/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.46

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Revenue by Products

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Profitability

Profit Margin 9.82%
Operating Margin (TTM) 24.25%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.2%
Return on Equity (TTM) 4.7%

Valuation

Trailing PE 177.74
Forward PE 80
Enterprise Value 7670747005
Price to Sales(TTM) 16.94
Enterprise Value 7670747005
Price to Sales(TTM) 16.94
Enterprise Value to Revenue 16.98
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 54.31
Shares Outstanding 93622471
Shares Floating 35909835
Shares Outstanding 93622471
Shares Floating 35909835
Percent Insiders 20.19
Percent Institutions 88.14

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Loar Holdings Inc.

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Loar Holdings Inc. was founded in 2023 and has grown through strategic acquisitions in the aerospace and defense sectors. The company focuses on acquiring and building niche manufacturing businesses.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Specialty Components: Designs, manufactures, and supplies specialty components for aerospace and defense applications. Includes highly engineered fasteners, precision machined parts, and assemblies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Dirkson Charles, CEO, leads the company. Loar operates with a decentralized structure, allowing acquired companies to maintain their operational independence while benefiting from Loar's resources.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Precision Fasteners: High-strength fasteners used in aircraft and defense systems. Market share is difficult to ascertain precisely but is estimated to be a significant percentage (5-10%) of the specialized aerospace fastener market. Competitors include Howmet Aerospace, Lisi Aerospace, and TriMas Corporation.
  • Precision Machined Parts: Complex machined parts for critical aerospace and defense applications. Market share similarly difficult to pinpoint, but estimated to be a similar percentage (5-10%) in specialized applications. Competitors include BAE Systems, Triumph Group, and General Dynamics.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The aerospace and defense components industry is experiencing steady growth driven by increased aircraft production, defense spending, and aftermarket demand. It's characterized by high barriers to entry due to stringent regulatory requirements and technical expertise.

Positioning

Loar Holdings focuses on niche segments of the aerospace and defense components market, targeting high-value, specialized products. Its acquisition-based growth strategy aims to consolidate fragmented markets and enhance operational efficiencies.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for aerospace and defense components is estimated at several hundred billion USD annually. Loar is positioned to capture a growing share of this market through strategic acquisitions and organic growth.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Specialized product offerings
  • Acquisition expertise
  • Decentralized operating model
  • Strong relationships with key customers
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on acquisitions for growth
  • Integration risks associated with acquired companies
  • Potential exposure to economic cycles in the aerospace and defense industries
  • Limited operating history as a public company
  • High Debt

Opportunities

  • Further consolidation of fragmented markets
  • Expansion into new product lines and geographies
  • Increased outsourcing by aerospace and defense OEMs
  • Growth in aftermarket demand
  • Investments in advanced manufacturing technologies

Threats

  • Economic downturns affecting aerospace and defense spending
  • Increased competition from larger players
  • Disruptions in supply chains
  • Changes in government regulations
  • Rising interest rates impacting acquisition financing

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HEI
  • TDG
  • COL
  • FFIV

Competitive Landscape

Loar Holdings focuses on acquiring specialized manufacturers and allowing them to operate independently, however the company is smaller than TDG, HEI, and COL.

Major Acquisitions

NWI Holdings, Inc.

  • Year: 2024
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 158
  • Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of NWI Holdings provides Loar with a specialized manufacturer of fasteners to complement Loar's existing product offerings.

G&H Aerospace

  • Year: 2024
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 130
  • Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of G&H Aerospace provides Loar with a vertically integrated supplier of complex structural components and assemblies.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is primarily driven by acquisitions. Key acquisitions should be detailed in this section.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to continue through acquisitions and organic growth in existing businesses. Analyst estimates are unavailable.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions of niche aerospace and defense component manufacturers and focus on optimizing operations of acquired businesses.

Summary

Loar Holdings is a growth-oriented company employing strategic acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sectors. Its decentralized approach and focus on specialized products are working well, but its success is significantly linked to continued acquisition success. The company needs to manage integration risks effectively and ensure it maintains a strong financial profile to support future acquisitions. Monitoring industry trends and managing competitive pressures will be vital.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Press Releases
  • SEC Filings (where available)
  • Market Reports
  • Analyst Reports (where available)

Disclaimers:

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About Loar Holdings Inc.

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters White Plains, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2024-04-25
President, CEO & Executive Co-Chairman Mr. Dirkson R. Charles
Sector Industrials
Industry Aerospace & Defense
Full time employees 1500
Full time employees 1500

Loar Holdings Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets aerospace and defense components for aircraft, and aerospace and defense systems in the United States and internationally. The company offers airframe components, structural components, avionics, composites, braking system components, de-ice and ice protection, electro-mechanical, engineered materials, flight controls, fluid and motion controls, environmental, metal forming, molded components, and restraints and safety devices. It also provides auto throttles, lap-belt airbags, two-and three-point seat belts, water purification systems, fire barriers, polyimide washers and bushings, latches, hold-open and tie rods, temperature and fluid sensors and switches, carbon and metallic brake discs, fluid and pneumatic-based ice protection, RAM air components, sealing solutions, motion and actuation devices, edge-lighted panels and knobs, and annunciators for incandescent and LED illuminated pushbutton switches, and others. The company primarily serves commercial, business jet and general aviation, and defense markets. Loar Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in White Plains, New York.