Magellan AerospaceMAL.TOTOP PICKAug 28, 2025Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Aug 18, 2026. Market Open.
High insider ownership, so company is relatively undiscovered. One investor owns more than 50% of the company -- so it doesn't screen well for institutional investors. Business is booming.
Defense (~30% of its business, and he anticipates 45-50% in future) and aerospace. Good backlog. Seeing record requests for proposals, especially on defense. Huge operating leverage to get higher margins, which will increase FCF. One of the cheapest in the sector within NA. Yield is 0.83%.
We reiterate MAL as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings showed a 17% increase in EPS and a 25% increase in gross profits. The aerospace parts maker relies on the US for less than 25% of its revenues with the balance primarily in Canada and the rest in Europe (military/defense accounts for about a third of revenues). It trades at 24x earnings and 1.1x book. Cash reserves are growing, as debt is retired and shares bought back. We continue to recommend a stop at $13, looking to achieve $21 -- upside potential over 30%. Yield 0%
(Analysts’ price target is $21.00)