LOAR
NEUTRAL
$53.75
Live
Loar Holdings Inc. · NYSE
Target $89.2
(+66.0%)
$53.15
52W Range
$99.67
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 30, 2026
Market cap
$5.03B
P/E
71.67
ROE
6.4%
Profit margin
14.5%
Debt/Equity
0.62
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
LOAR presents a stark contrast between strong operational growth and poor valuation metrics, evidenced by a stable but mediocre Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a Graham Number of $14.55 that sits far below the current market price. While the company exhibits explosive earnings growth and high gross margins, the stock is currently in a severe technical downtrend, losing over 44% of its value in the last year. The massive disconnect between the intrinsic value ($22.12) and the current price ($53.75) suggests the market has priced in aggressive future growth that may not be sustainable. Despite a 'strong_buy' analyst consensus, the high P/E ratio of 71.67 makes the stock highly vulnerable to further corrections.
Key Strengths
Strong revenue growth of 19.30% YoY
Exceptional gross margins at 53.42%
Very high liquidity with a current ratio of 4.70
Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates (3/4 last 4 quarters)
Explosive YoY earnings growth of 219.40%
Key Risks
Extreme valuation with a P/E of 71.67 and P/S of 10.14
Severe bearish technical trend (-44.3% 1Y change)
Low Return on Equity (ROE) of 6.38% relative to growth expectations
Recent Q/Q EPS growth deceleration (-25.7%)
Significant premium over Graham and Intrinsic value estimates
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$32.5
-39.5% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
42
Moderate
20
85
40
65
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Growth
Key drivers: High growth rates, Extreme valuation premium, Strong liquidity, Bearish price action
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E is lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
- P/E of 71.67 is excessive
- Price is ~3.7x the Graham Number
- Price/Sales of 10.14 is very high for Industrials
Future
85/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue and earnings growth
- High analyst target price ($89.20)
- Consistent earnings surprises
Watchpoints
- Recent Q/Q EPS decline
Past
40/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong historical earnings beats
Watchpoints
- Devastating 1-year price performance (-44.3%)
- Negative short-term momentum
Health
65/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity (0.62)
- Excellent Current Ratio (4.70)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates only stable health, not strong
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
- 0% payout ratio
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$53.75
Analyst Target
$89.2
Upside/Downside
+66.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LOAR and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-29
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LOAR
Loar Holdings Inc.
Primary
|
+10.1% | +10.1% | -44.3% | -32.8% | -2.7% | -9.8% |
|
LPX
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Peer
|
+16.9% | +26.4% | -15.5% | -18.5% | +2.6% | -2.2% |
|
MRCY
Mercury Systems, Inc.
Peer
|
+7.4% | +68.5% | +78.3% | +8.1% | +4.2% | +8.5% |
|
FBIN
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.
Peer
|
-50.1% | -27.5% | -21.7% | -17.4% | +5.3% | +2.8% |
|
CWST
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Peer
|
+16.4% | -12.8% | -33.4% | -7.2% | -0.3% | -3.4% |
LOA
Loar Holdings Inc.
Primary
5Y
+10.1%
3Y
+10.1%
1Y
-44.3%
6M
-32.8%
1M
-2.7%
1W
-9.8%
LPX
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Peer
5Y
+16.9%
3Y
+26.4%
1Y
-15.5%
6M
-18.5%
1M
+2.6%
1W
-2.2%
MRC
Mercury Systems, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+7.4%
3Y
+68.5%
1Y
+78.3%
6M
+8.1%
1M
+4.2%
1W
+8.5%
FBI
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-50.1%
3Y
-27.5%
1Y
-21.7%
6M
-17.4%
1M
+5.3%
1W
+2.8%
CWS
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+16.4%
3Y
-12.8%
1Y
-33.4%
6M
-7.2%
1M
-0.3%
1W
-3.4%
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
71.67
Forward P/E
50.95
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
4.28
P/S Ratio
10.14
EV/Revenue
11.43
EV/EBITDA
32.59
Market Cap
$5.03B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
14.54%
Operating Margin
24.58%
Gross Margin
53.42%
ROE
6.38%
ROA
4.42%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+19.3%
Earnings Growth
+219.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+19.29%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+239.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.62
Moderate
Current Ratio
4.7
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.81
Excellent
Cash/Share
$0.91
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
52.1%
Op. Margin
23.6%
Net Margin
9.5%
Total Assets
$2.0B
Liabilities
$0.9B
Equity
$1.2B
Debt/Equity
0.73x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
82%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-26
$0.26
+34.4% surprise
2025-11-12
$0.35
+64.1% surprise
2025-08-13
$0.23
+25.5% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing LOAR against 503 companies in the Industrials sector
(42 bullish, 186 neutral, 275 bearish)
P/E Ratio
71.67
This Stock
vs
94.57
Sector Avg
-24.2%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
6.38%
This Stock
vs
0.63%
Sector Avg
+916.5%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
14.54%
This Stock
vs
6.41%
Sector Avg
+126.9%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.62
This Stock
vs
2.8
Sector Avg
-77.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
19.3%
This Stock
vs
67.36%
Sector Avg
-71.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
4.7
This Stock
vs
3.03
Sector Avg
+55.2%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LOAR
Loar Holdings Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $5.03B | 71.67 | 6.4% | 14.5% | $53.75 | |
|
LPX
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
|
BEARISH | $5.04B | 34.66 | 8.6% | 5.4% | $72.09 | Compare |
|
MRCY
Mercury Systems, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $5.05B | - | -2.1% | -3.2% | $84.09 | Compare |
|
FBIN
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.98B | 16.82 | 12.4% | 6.7% | $41.54 | Compare |
|
CWST
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.97B | 650.92 | 0.5% | 0.4% | $78.11 | Compare |
LOAR
Loar Holdings Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$5.0B
P/E
71.7
ROE
6.4%
Price
$53.75
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | LEVY PAUL S | Director | Purchase | 75,000 | $4,867,500 |
| 2026-03-13 | CARPENITO ANTHONY M. | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 4,800 | $311,857 |
| 2026-03-12 | BOBBILI RAJA | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 50,000 | $3,180,486 |
| 2026-03-12 | CHARLES DIRKSON R | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 44,000 | $2,967,831 |
| 2026-03-11 | MCGETRICK MARGARET A | Director | Gift | 71,429 | - |
| 2026-03-10 | MANELLA MICHAEL J | General Counsel | Gift | 429,960 | - |
LEVY PAUL S
Director
2026-03-13
75,000 shares
·
$4,867,500
CARPENITO ANTHONY M.
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-13
4,800 shares
·
$311,857
BOBBILI RAJA
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-12
50,000 shares
·
$3,180,486
CHARLES DIRKSON R
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-12
44,000 shares
·
$2,967,831
MCGETRICK MARGARET A
Director
2026-03-11
71,429 shares
MANELLA MICHAEL J
General Counsel
2026-03-10
429,960 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
5 analysts
Citigroup
2026-04-02
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-03-02
Buy
Buy
RBC Capital
2026-02-18
Outperform
Outperform
Citigroup
2026-02-05
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-01-13
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2025-12-12
Buy
Goldman Sachs
2025-11-25
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2025-11-13
Overweight
Overweight
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