Aerostar S.A. (ARS) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What ARS does

Aerostar S.A. (symbol ARS) is a Romanian company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) that designs, manufactures, and maintains aviation and ground defense systems. It supplies aerostructures, landing gear, and hydraulic components for civil aircraft, and provides maintenance and overhaul services. On the defense side, it produces electronic and communication systems for military platforms, ground defense equipment such as rocket launchers and howitzers, and armored vehicles. The company, founded in 1953 and headquartered in Bacau, Romania, is a subsidiary of IAROM S.A. and operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

Key numbers explained

• 17.6 RON is the current share price, meaning one share of ARS costs 17.6 RON.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 19.3 shows how much investors pay per RON of the company's last 12 months of earnings; a higher number can suggest higher growth expectations.
• 0.91 RON is the earnings per share over the trailing 12 months, representing the portion of profit attributable to each share.
• The dividend yield of 1.99% indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current share price.
• The ex-dividend date of May 14, 2026 is the cutoff: buyers on or after this date do not receive the next dividend.
• 38% is the share of earnings paid out as dividends, showing how much of profit the company returns to shareholders.
• Beta of 0.29 suggests the stock has historically been less volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week price range of 8.64 – 20.3 shows the lowest and highest traded prices in the past year.

Recent news

Recent headlines mention contracts for the design and execution of the Hangar 2 Iasi and platform, as well as the concession of two plots of land in Iasi. The company also released its semi-annual report for S1 2026 and announced an investor and analyst meeting scheduled for August 14, 2026.

What to watch

Investors tracking ARS may consider how defense and civil aviation order cycles affect revenue, given the company's exposure to both sectors. The low beta of 0.29 suggests the stock may be less sensitive to market swings, but it also means it could lag in a strong rally. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2 indicates a conservative capital structure, which can be a factor during interest rate changes. For broader context, peers such as Boeing (BA) and Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) operate in overlapping aerospace and defense markets.