Airbus (ENXTPA:AIR) Faces A Safety Probe, Is It Still Undervalued?
A rare triple hydraulic failure on an Air India Airbus A320, which caused a brief loss of control and passenger injuries, has pushed Airbus (ENXTPA:AIR) into a joint safety probe with Indian regulators.
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Recent events around the Air India incident come at a time when Airbus shares trade at €215.4, with a 30 day share price return of 10.85% and a 90 day share price return of 26.42%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 112.51% points to momentum that has built over a longer period despite short term safety focused headlines.
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Bulls point to Airbus momentum and recent share price gains. Bears focus on safety scrutiny and potential reputational risk after the hydraulic incident. The key question is which side the current valuation and fundamentals appear to support next.
Most Popular Narrative: 1.8% Undervalued
The most followed Airbus narrative puts fair value at €219.32, slightly above the last close of €215.4, and anchors that view in earnings power and cash generation.
Continued investments in automation, digitalization, and ramp-up of higher-margin aftermarket services businesses set the stage for cost efficiencies, improved recurring revenue, and higher overall net margins moving forward.
Want to see what is driving this fair value gap for Airbus? The narrative leans heavily on future growth, rising margins and a richer earnings multiple. The full set of assumptions might surprise you.
Result: Fair Value of €219.32 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, if Airbus struggles with supply chain constraints or extended delivery delays, higher inventories and weaker free cash flow could quickly challenge this undervaluation story.
Find out about the key risks to this Airbus narrative.
Next Steps
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