HEI-A
NEUTRAL
$205.52
Live
HEICO Corporation · NYSE
Target $280.0
(+36.2%)
$196.64
52W Range
$279.66
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$28.67B
P/E
40.62
ROE
16.6%
Profit margin
15.4%
Debt/Equity
0.5
Dividend yield
0.12%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
HEI-A exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 and a robust current ratio of 3.06, indicating a high-quality balance sheet. However, the stock is significantly overvalued relative to its Graham Number ($60.64) and growth-based intrinsic value ($130.29), trading at a steep premium with a P/E of 40.62. While long-term growth in the Aerospace & Defense sector remains a tailwind, the current technical trend is bearish (0/100) and the forward P/E is expanding, suggesting a potential valuation correction.
Key Strengths
Strong financial health (Piotroski F-Score 7/9)
Excellent liquidity with a Current Ratio of 3.06
Low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50
Consistent revenue and earnings growth (~14% YoY)
High operating margins (22.24%) reflecting strong pricing power
Key Risks
Severe valuation premium over intrinsic and Graham values
Bearish technical momentum (0/100 trend score, -16.6% 6-month return)
Forward P/E (47.68) is higher than trailing P/E, suggesting slowing earnings growth relative to price
Low dividend yield (0.12%) provides little downside protection
High PEG ratio (1.90) indicates the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$155.5
-24.3% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
64
Strong
30
75
85
90
40
AI Verdict
High-quality company, poor entry price
Key drivers: Fundamental strength, Valuation disconnect, Technical weakness
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100
P/E 40.62, Graham Number $60.64
Positives
- Strong margins
Watchpoints
- Price far exceeds Graham Number
- High P/E and P/B ratios
Future
75/100
Revenue Growth 14.40%
Positives
- Steady 14% revenue growth
- Strong sector positioning in Aerospace & Defense
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E expansion
Past
85/100
Historical earnings track record
Positives
- Long history of earnings beats
- Consistent 5-year growth (+61.4%)
Watchpoints
- Recent 6-month price decline
Health
90/100
Piotroski F-Score 7/9
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 7/9
- Low Debt/Equity
- High Current Ratio
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score not provided
Dividend
40/100
Yield 0.12%
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (4.75%) allows for growth
Watchpoints
- Negligible yield (0.12%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$205.52
Analyst Target
$280.0
Upside/Downside
+36.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HEI-A and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-27
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HEI-A
HEICO Corporation
Primary
|
+61.4% | +53.7% | +4.0% | -16.6% | -1.1% | -7.1% |
|
ODFL
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Peer
|
+31.3% | -15.5% | -40.4% | -22.5% | -2.0% | -5.4% |
|
HUBB
Hubbell Incorporated
Peer
|
+214.4% | +114.6% | +57.1% | +28.7% | +15.5% | +1.7% |
|
DOV
Dover Corporation
Peer
|
+63.5% | +60.1% | +33.9% | +27.3% | +4.5% | +2.6% |
|
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Peer
|
+480.6% | +319.4% | +114.2% | +25.8% | +2.2% | -2.5% |
HEI
HEICO Corporation
Primary
5Y
+61.4%
3Y
+53.7%
1Y
+4.0%
6M
-16.6%
1M
-1.1%
1W
-7.1%
ODF
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+31.3%
3Y
-15.5%
1Y
-40.4%
6M
-22.5%
1M
-2.0%
1W
-5.4%
HUB
Hubbell Incorporated
Peer
5Y
+214.4%
3Y
+114.6%
1Y
+57.1%
6M
+28.7%
1M
+15.5%
1W
+1.7%
DOV
Dover Corporation
Peer
5Y
+63.5%
3Y
+60.1%
1Y
+33.9%
6M
+27.3%
1M
+4.5%
1W
+2.6%
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Peer
5Y
+480.6%
3Y
+319.4%
1Y
+114.2%
6M
+25.8%
1M
+2.2%
1W
-2.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
40.62
Forward P/E
47.68
PEG Ratio
1.9
P/B Ratio
6.36
P/S Ratio
6.19
EV/Revenue
6.79
EV/EBITDA
24.88
Market Cap
$28.67B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
15.38%
Operating Margin
22.24%
Gross Margin
39.62%
ROE
16.57%
ROA
7.85%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+14.4%
Earnings Growth
+12.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+14.4%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+13.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.5
Low debt
Current Ratio
3.06
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.27
Good
Cash/Share
$1.87
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$1.2B
Gross Margin
38.6%
Op. Margin
22.1%
Net Margin
16.1%
Total Assets
$9.0B
Liabilities
$4.0B
Equity
$4.5B
Debt/Equity
0.89x
Operating CF
$0.2B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.2B
FCF Yield
92%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-27
$N/A
2022-12-19
$0.7
+1.4% surprise
2015-12-15
$0.29
+1.8% surprise
2015-08-25
$0.26
-3.8% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing HEI-A against 469 companies in the Industrials sector
(39 bullish, 174 neutral, 256 bearish)
P/E Ratio
40.62
This Stock
vs
98.24
Sector Avg
-58.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
16.57%
This Stock
vs
-19.38%
Sector Avg
-185.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
15.38%
This Stock
vs
6.65%
Sector Avg
+131.2%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.5
This Stock
vs
2.63
Sector Avg
-81.1%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
14.4%
This Stock
vs
71.29%
Sector Avg
-79.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.06
This Stock
vs
3.09
Sector Avg
-1.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HEI-A
HEICO Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $28.67B | 40.62 | 16.6% | 15.4% | $205.52 | |
|
ODFL
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $28.32B | 26.62 | 25.1% | 19.0% | $132.29 | Compare |
|
HUBB
Hubbell Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $29.52B | 33.56 | 24.5% | 15.2% | $555.34 | Compare |
|
DOV
Dover Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $30.27B | 28.1 | 15.0% | 13.3% | $224.78 | Compare |
|
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $26.48B | 55.88 | 19.4% | 13.8% | $717.53 | Compare |
HEI-A
HEICO Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$28.7B
P/E
40.6
ROE
16.6%
Price
$205.52
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | NEITZEL JULIE | Director | Sale | 676 | $150,748 |
| 2026-03-04 | CHERUVATATH NANDAKUMAR | Director | Purchase | 4,082 | $999,897 |
| 2025-12-19 | MENDELSON VICTOR H | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 2,660 | - |
| 2025-10-31 | MACAU CARLOS L | Chief Financial Officer | Option Exercise | 40,000 | $1,534,976 |
NEITZEL JULIE
Director
2026-04-15
676 shares
·
$150,748
CHERUVATATH NANDAKUMAR
Director
2026-03-04
4,082 shares
·
$999,897
MENDELSON VICTOR H
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-19
2,660 shares
MACAU CARLOS L
Chief Financial Officer
2025-10-31
40,000 shares
·
$1,534,976
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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