Is Magellan Aerospace (TSX:MAL) Undervalued Following Its Saab Agreement?

Magellan Aerospace (TSX:MAL) has drawn fresh attention after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Saab that could lead to advanced aerostructures being manufactured in Canada, if the Gripen is chosen for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

The latest Memorandum of Understanding comes alongside a strong run in Magellan Aerospace’s market performance. The share price is CA$34.12 and the year-to-date share price return is 77.06%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 103.05% and the very large 3-year total shareholder return of 378.61% indicate that momentum has been building over a longer horizon, despite a 90-day share price return that has declined 10.96%.

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Magellan Aerospace has already delivered a powerful rerating, with the share price and long term returns running well ahead of the broader defence peer group. The key question is whether the current valuation still leaves enough potential upside to compensate for the risks.

Most Popular Narrative: 25% Undervalued

Magellan Aerospace is priced at CA$34.12, while the most followed narrative points to a fair value of about CA$45.67. This frames the recent share price surge as only part of the story rather than the end of it.

Planned single aisle production rate increases by major aircraft manufacturers, supported by combined backlogs of more than 14,950 aircraft, create multi year demand for Magellan Aerospace components. This can support revenue growth as those delivery schedules translate into higher volumes.

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Result: Fair Value of CA$45.67 (UNDERVALUED)

Still, Magellan Aerospace faces real pressure if higher working capital and the Chapter 11 process at Magellan Aerospace, Middletown, Inc. begin to drag on cash and profitability.

Find out about the key risks to this Magellan Aerospace narrative.

Another View On Magellan Aerospace’s Valuation

Magellan Aerospace screens as undervalued on analyst fair value estimates and on our DCF work, with the SWS DCF model pointing to a future cash flow value of CA$36.95 versus the current CA$34.12. That is a smaller gap than the narrative fair value, so how much conviction should you really place on that spread?

Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.

Next Steps

Sentiment around Magellan Aerospace is clearly optimistic, yet the real edge comes from stress testing the numbers yourself and deciding how durable that optimism feels. If you want a concise view of what the market is currently rewarding at Magellan Aerospace, start with the 4 key rewards.

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