Elbit Systems(US:ESLT) ZACKSยท2025-10-01 14:16Company Performance - Elbit Systems (ESLT) shares have increased by 7.2% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $511.12, and have gained 97.5% since the start of the year, outperforming the Zacks Aerospace sector (33.3%) and the Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry (30.8%) [1] - The company has a strong record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten earnings consensus estimates in the last four quarters, with the latest EPS reported at $3.23 against a consensus estimate of $2.57, and revenue exceeding estimates by 4.43% [2] Earnings Forecast - For the current fiscal year, Elbit is expected to post earnings of $12.1 per share on revenues of $7.77 billion, reflecting a 38.13% increase in EPS and a 13.84% increase in revenues [3] - For the next fiscal year, earnings are projected to be $14.15 per share on revenues of $8.54 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of 16.94% in EPS and 9.91% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - Elbit's current valuation metrics show a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 42.1X for the current fiscal year, which is above the peer industry average of 35.7X, and a trailing cash flow basis P/E of 41.2X compared to the peer group's average of 29X [7] - The stock has a PEG ratio of 1.81, which does not place it among the top echelon of stocks from a value perspective [7] Zacks Rank - Elbit currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) due to a solid earnings estimate revision trend, which aligns with the recommendation for investors to select stocks with Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B [8] - The company has a Value Score of C, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of B, resulting in a combined VGM Score of B [6] Industry Comparison - The Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry is performing well, ranking in the top 14% of all industries, providing favorable conditions for both Elbit and its peer, Moog Inc. (MOG.A), which also has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [11]