VSE [VSEC] vs StandardAero [SARO] Detailed Stock Comparison

VSE Corporation

NASDAQ
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StandardAero Inc.

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: VSE Corporation wins in 8 metrics, StandardAero Inc. wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. StandardAero Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric VSE Corporation StandardAero Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 89.15 29.35 StandardAero Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 3.16 3.05 StandardAero Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 23.86 92.08 VSE Corporation
PEG Ratio 3.38 -0.04 VSE Corporation
EV/EBITDA 34.65 13.79 StandardAero Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 1.05% 4.58% StandardAero Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) 12.12% 9.33% VSE Corporation
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 12.12% 9.33% VSE Corporation
Return on Equity 4.41% 11.01% StandardAero Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.14% 5.39% StandardAero Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $5.71M $203.89M StandardAero Inc.
Dividend Yield 0.22% N/A N/A
1-Year Return 42.32% -2.35% VSE Corporation
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 4.90 1.34 StandardAero Inc.
Enterprise Value $5.71B $10.27B StandardAero Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 5.14 1.69 StandardAero Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 13.36% 13.77% StandardAero Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $53 $18 VSE Corporation
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $2.18 $0.83 VSE Corporation
Beta (Stock Volatility) 1.43 N/A N/A
Short % of Float 12.10% 12.48% VSE Corporation

VSE Corporation vs StandardAero Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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VSEC
SARO

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
VSE Corporation-2.31%3.55%7.19%-18.82%5.50%-0.62%
StandardAero Inc.-0.91%-7.06%2.28%-18.19%-1.30%-15.18%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
VSE Corporation42.32%262.75%270.30%462.77%1,335.27%2,163.45%
StandardAero Inc.-2.35%-11.88%-11.88%-11.88%-11.88%-11.88%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: VSE Corporation vs StandardAero Inc.

MetricVSECSARO
Market Information
Market Cap i$5.45B$8.10B
Market Cap CategoryMid capMid cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i493,5263,418,333
90 Day Avg. Volume i799,7793,767,641
Last Close$176.03$24.91
52 Week Range$123.69 - $232.61$23.83 - $34.48
% from 52W High-24.32%-27.76%
All-Time High$232.61 (Apr 17, 2026)$34.48 (Jan 20, 2026)
% from All-Time High-24.32%-27.76%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.32%0.14%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.04%0.14%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.01%0.05%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.12%0.09%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.04%0.11%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i23.8692.08
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$61.49$7.98
Cash per Share (MRQ)$2.48$0.87
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$26.99M$316.70M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$169.52M$150.74M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i0.22%N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.50N/A

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: VSE Corporation vs StandardAero Inc.

MetricVSEC (Apr 22, 2026)SARO (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i89.1529.35
Forward P/E i33.2614.33
PEG Ratio i3.38-0.04
Price to Sales (TTM) i4.901.34
Price to Book (MRQ) i3.163.05
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$5.45B$8.10B
Enterprise Value i$5.71B$10.27B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i5.141.69
Enterprise to EBITDA i34.6513.79
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i1.43N/A
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$61.49$7.98

Financial Statements Comparison: VSE Corporation vs StandardAero Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricVSEC (2025)SARO (2025)
Revenue/Sales i1.11B6.06B
Cost of Goods Sold i980.14M5.17B
COGS % of Revenue i88.1%85.2%
Gross Profit i132.14M897.45M
Gross Margin i11.9%14.8%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i118.80M551.07M
Operating Margin i10.7%9.1%
EBITDA i158.72M744.73M
EBITDA Margin i14.3%12.3%
Pre-Tax Income i69.04M376.85M
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i6.2%6.2%
Income Tax i15.55M99.44M
Income Tax % of Revenue i1.4%1.6%
Net Income (Profit) i11.70M277.42M
Profit Margin i1.1%4.6%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricVSEC (2025)SARO (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i69.36M289.72M
Total Current Assets i893.33M2.90B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i80.3%47.8%
Total Current Liabilities i237.51M1.32B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i21.4%21.7%
Long-Term Debt i329.00M2.40B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i29.6%39.6%
Total Shareholders Equity i1.44B2.67B
Retained Earnings i395.64M-1.29B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i35.6%-21.2%
Property, Plant & Equipment i50.15M430.01M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricVSEC (2025)SARO (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i-7.50M331.01M
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i-0.7%5.5%
Capital Expenditures i-21.28M-77.28M
Free Cash Flow i5.71M203.89M
FCF Margin i0.5%3.4%
Debt Repayment i-803.59M-738.45M
Common Stock Repurchase iN/AN/A

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricVSECSARO
Shares Short i3.34M13.07M
Short Ratio i3.852.93
Short % of Float i12.10%12.48%
Shares Outstanding i23.40M334.29M
Float Shares i25.88M220.41M
% Held by Insiders i1.80%0.42%
% Held by Institutions i101.19%86.14%
% Held by Public i-2.99%13.44%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: VSE Corporation vs StandardAero Inc.

MetricVSECSARO
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.50N/A
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i0.22%N/A
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$0.43N/A
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.11%N/A
3-Year Total Dividends i$1.30N/A
Ex-Dividend DateApr 15, 2026N/A