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Space vs Dassault

In short

Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) and Dassault Aviation SA are both in Aerospace & Defence. ET&A currently rates Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) Hold and Dassault Aviation SA Buy. Against ET&A's Fair Value, Dassault Aviation SA's share price currently looks better value — it sits further below what we think it is worth. All are mainly Quality/Growth investments.

ET&A ViewHoldET&A sees limited reason to buy aggressively or sell at the current price.BuyET&A sees significant upside from the current price with an attractive risk/reward profile.
ET&A Score8.48.5highest
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12M Price TargetMembersMembers
Preferred EntryMembersMembers
Expected 12M Total ReturnMembersMembers
Is it expensive?MembersMembers
Business HealthSome weaknessesYes — healthy

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Revenue——
EarningsWeakStrong
MarginsWeakAverage
Cash generation——
Balance sheetExcellentExcellent
Dividend—Below Average

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Who each suitsInvestment style and the goals each fits.
Investment styleQuality/GrowthQuality/Growth
Capital Preservation——
Income——
Balanced—✓
Growth✓✓
Aggressive Growth✓—
Related ET&A research6 articles mentioning these companies.
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Valuation multiplesP/E, EV/EBITDA, Price/Sales and other multiples.
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Forward P/EMembersMembers
EV / EBITDAMembersMembers
Price / SalesMembersMembers
Price / BookMembersMembers
Dividend yieldMembersMembers
Financial figuresSize, returns and financial strength, as reported.
Scale & returns
Market Cap$2.00T€22.37B
Revenue$23.04B€8.89B
EBITDA$5.90B€943.15M
EPS$-1.10€12.91
Forward EPS$1.99€18.83
Dividend yield—1.69%
Annual dividend—€4.78
Financial strength
Net Debt / (Cash)($60.30B)(€9.91B)
Shares Outstanding7.57B77.05M

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