Safran (SAF) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What SAF does

Safran (SAF) is an aerospace and defense company listed on Euronext Paris. Together with its subsidiaries, it operates across France, the rest of Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. The business is organized into three segments: Aerospace Propulsion, which designs propulsion and mechanical power transmission systems for commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, and drones, and also offers maintenance, repair, and overhaul services; Aircraft Equipment, Defense and Aerosystems, which covers landing gears and brakes, nacelles, avionics, electrical power management systems, and optronic equipment; and Aircraft Interiors. Safran is a constituent of the CAC 40 and is often discussed alongside peers such as Airbus (AIR) and Thales (HO) when comparing French industrials.

Key numbers explained

• At 336.3 EUR, Safran sits between its 52-week low of 262.6 and high of 366.5, with a 13% price change over the past year.
• The P/E ratio (price divided by earnings per share) is 36.1 on trailing earnings and 26 on expected earnings, showing how much investors pay per euro of profit.
• Earnings per share over the last 12 months is 9.32 EUR, meaning that is the portion of profit attributed to each share.
• The dividend yield is 1%, and 36% of earnings are paid out as dividends, with the next ex-dividend date set for May 26, 2026.
• Market capitalization is 139.35B EUR, classifying Safran among the largest companies on the exchange.
• Beta of 0.96 suggests the stock historically moves almost in line with the broader market.
• Revenue of 33.57B EUR grew 16% year over year, while profit margin is 11.6% and operating margin is 14.6%.
• Return on equity of 27.5% indicates how much profit is generated relative to shareholders' equity; the price-to-book ratio of 9.61 compares market value to book value.

What to watch

Safran's results are closely tied to global aerospace demand, commercial aircraft production schedules, and defense spending across its operating regions. Delivery rates and order backlogs in the aircraft segments directly affect revenue, since the company supplies propulsion systems, equipment, and interiors. Operating margins can be influenced by supply chain conditions and the cost of raw materials. As a major French industrial, Safran's performance is also shaped by currency movements and regulatory changes in the aerospace and defense sectors. Investors often compare it with other Euronext Paris stocks such as Vinci (DG) or Schneider Electric (SU) when assessing the broader industrials sector.