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    A Look At Ducommun (DCO) Valuation As Defense Strength And Vision 2027 Plan Shape Expectations

    Simply Wall St·04/04/2026 22:26:59
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    Defense momentum and Vision 2027 plan in focus

    Recent commentary around Ducommun (DCO) centers on strong defense sales, particularly missile programs, which are helping to counter Boeing related commercial aviation pressure. At the same time, investors are weighing the company’s Vision 2027 financial targets and its ongoing margin and leverage goals.

    See our latest analysis for Ducommun.

    At a share price of $127.04, Ducommun has seen a 31.24% year to date share price return and a 134.13% total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests momentum has been building as defense strength and the Vision 2027 plan gain attention.

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    With a US$1.9b market value, a US$143.20 analyst target and an intrinsic value estimate implying a 39% discount, Ducommun’s recent surge raises a key question for you: is there still upside here, or has the market already priced in future growth?

    Most Popular Narrative: 11.5% Undervalued

    Compared with Ducommun’s last close at $127.04, the most followed narrative points to a fair value of $143.60, built on detailed long term defense and aerospace assumptions.

    Elevated global defense spending and the replenishment of missile and radar inventories, highlighted by strong double digit growth in both segments and a 30% increase in missile backlog, positions Ducommun to sustain and expand revenue as defense modernization accelerates over the next several years, with increasing program content and order activity.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Analysts are not just plugging in a single growth line. They are incorporating a shifting mix toward higher margin engineered products, rising earnings quality and a richer future profit multiple. Curious which assumptions actually move that $143.60 fair value, and how much of it leans on defense versus commercial recovery?

    Result: Fair Value of $143.60 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, this narrative could be tested if commercial aerospace destocking drags on longer than expected or if defense budgets shift away from Ducommun’s key missile and radar programs.

    Find out about the key risks to this Ducommun narrative.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.