Aerospace & Defense · NYSE
Current Price
$1200.35
PE Ratio (TTM)
36.4x
Intrinsic Value
$1,306.72
+8.1% margin of safety
COMPETITIVE MOAT
↑Proprietary Product Portfolio
TransDigm holds exclusive or sole-source positions for many critical aircraft components. This limits competition and creates high switching costs for customers.
↑Aftermarket Dominance
The company's strong presence in the aftermarket for its proprietary parts ensures recurring revenue. This segment benefits from long product lifecycles and regulatory requirements.
↑Acquisition Expertise
TransDigm's proven ability to acquire and integrate underperforming aerospace businesses at attractive valuations enhances its market position. This strategy consistently adds revenue streams.
INVESTMENT RISKS
↓Supply Chain Disruptions
Global supply chain issues can impact the availability and cost of raw materials, potentially affecting production and profitability.
↓Technological Obsolescence
While many products have long lifecycles, rapid technological advancements could eventually render some of TransDigm's offerings less relevant.
↓Integration Challenges
While acquisitions are a strength, integrating new businesses can be complex and may not always yield expected synergies or cost savings.
Base case
At a current price of $1,200.35, the base case PE valuation puts TDG fair value near $1,306.72 per share. That figure assumes 8.7% yearly earnings growth, a target PE multiple of 32.64x, and a 10% discount rate.
Intrinsic Value
$1,306.72
Margin of safety
+8.1%
Expected annual return
+1.7%
Base case assumptions: 8.7% annual earnings growth, 32.64x target PE, 10% discount rate, 5 year projection. Data as of 2026-08-21.
This base case uses default assumptions and is not financial advice. The fair value changes significantly when the target PE or earnings growth rate changes. Open the calculator to set your own assumptions and see the full sensitivity range.
Adjust the target PE, earnings growth, and discount rate to see how the fair value and margin of safety for TransDigm Group Incorporated respond.
Open PE Calculator for TDGTransDigm Group Incorporated is a global aerospace enterprise specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of a wide array of aircraft components. Operating across the United States and internationally, its business is structured around three distinct divisions. The Power & Control division focuses on critical systems, providing solutions such as electromechanical actuators and control mechanisms, engine ignition and related technologies, precision pumps and valves, power regulation equipment, specialized electric motors and generators, energy storage units, data communication and power management systems, diverse sensors, switching gear, and material handling equipment including hoists and cargo systems. This segment caters to a broad clientele, including engine and power system manufacturers, airlines, independent maintenance providers, governmental defense agencies, and aircraft repair facilities. The Airframe segment delivers structural and interior components. Its offerings encompass custom latching and locking mechanisms, structural rods and connectors, resilient sealing solutions, cockpit safety and display units, advanced audio, radio, and antenna technologies, restroom facilities, passenger safety restraints, bespoke interior panels and associated parts, thermal management and insulation products, illumination and control systems, and parachutes. Its customer base includes airframe constructors, cabin system integrators, commercial airlines, third-party maintenance organizations, military procurement offices, and overhaul centers. Beyond aviation, the Non-Aviation segment addresses diverse industrial needs. It supplies safety harnesses for ground vehicles, electromechanical actuators for space vehicles, hydraulic and electromechanical actuators and fuel valves for terrestrial gas turbines, specialized refueling systems for heavy machinery in sectors like mining and construction, and sophisticated turbine controls for the energy and petrochemical industries. This segment's clients span suppliers of off-road vehicles and their subsystems, manufacturers of child safety seats, providers of satellite and space systems, and producers of heavy industrial equipment. Established in 1993, TransDigm Group Incorporated maintains its headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.
PE Ratio (TTM)
36.4x
PEG Ratio
3.86
Earnings Yield
3.06%
ROE (TTM)
-21.0%
Revenue/Share (TTM)
$172.83
Dividend Yield
7.50%
Debt/Equity
n/m
The trailing twelve-month PE ratio of TDG reflects how much investors pay per dollar of TransDigm Group Incorporated's earnings. This metric is most useful when compared to Aerospace & Defense peers and the company's own historical range.
TDG's PE of 36.4x combined with a PEG ratio of 3.86 provides a growth-adjusted perspective. A PEG above 2.0 means the P/E is high relative to the earnings growth rate. Keep in mind that PE-based valuation works best for profitable, mature companies — for high-growth or cyclical Aerospace & Defense, a DCF analysis may be more appropriate.
To value TransDigm Group Incorporated using PE: (1) Compare the current PE (36.4x) against the Aerospace & Defense median to assess relative pricing, (2) check the PEG ratio (3.86) to adjust for growth expectations, (3) review the 5-year PE range to identify where the stock sits historically, and (4) estimate fair value by multiplying a target PE by forward EPS estimates. This relative approach complements DCF's absolute valuation.
TDG's PEG ratio is 3.86, calculated by dividing the PE ratio (36.4x) by the expected earnings growth rate. A PEG above 2.0 means the P/E is high relative to the expected earnings growth rate. Note that PEG accuracy depends on the reliability of growth estimates.
PE ratio gives a quick relative read — how TDG is priced versus Aerospace & Defense peers. DCF provides an absolute value based on projected free cash flows. For the most reliable valuation, use PE as a quick comparability screen and DCF for a deeper fundamental analysis. Each method has blind spots: PE ignores capital structure and cash flow quality, while DCF is sensitive to growth and discount rate assumptions.
P/E and DCF value TDG with different methods and assumptions, so the two conclusions can differ. Compare the DCF intrinsic value.
Price as of 2026-08-21. Financial data from Financial Modeling Prep (trailing twelve months) · Valuation methodology by Charlie Wang.
This is an estimate, not investment advice.