HAG:XETRHENSOLDT AG Analysis
Data as of 2026-03-11 - not real-time
€76.15
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Hensoldt AG is trading at €76.15, which sits below its 20‑day (€78.62), 50‑day (€82.17) and 200‑day (€88.78) simple moving averages, confirming a bearish technical backdrop. The MACD line remains under the signal line, and the histogram is negative, reinforcing short‑term downside momentum while the nearest support sits around €71.70.
Fundamentally, the stock appears dramatically overvalued: a trailing P/E of 346 versus an industry average of 29 and a discounted cash‑flow fair value of roughly €31 suggest the market is pricing in unrealistic growth. The dividend payout ratio exceeds 200%, making the modest 0.71% yield unsustainable, and the balance sheet is strained with a debt‑to‑equity of 163% and net debt well above cash. High 30‑day volatility (≈50%) combined with a low beta (≈0.48) indicates price swings are largely company‑specific. These factors point to elevated risk despite the defensive nature of the aerospace & defense sector.
Fundamentally, the stock appears dramatically overvalued: a trailing P/E of 346 versus an industry average of 29 and a discounted cash‑flow fair value of roughly €31 suggest the market is pricing in unrealistic growth. The dividend payout ratio exceeds 200%, making the modest 0.71% yield unsustainable, and the balance sheet is strained with a debt‑to‑equity of 163% and net debt well above cash. High 30‑day volatility (≈50%) combined with a low beta (≈0.48) indicates price swings are largely company‑specific. These factors point to elevated risk despite the defensive nature of the aerospace & defense sector.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearCautious
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Price below key moving averages and bearish MACD
- Extreme valuation gap (P/E 346, DCF €31)
- High leverage and unsustainable dividend payout
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Potential valuation correction as price aligns with fundamentals
- Steady revenue growth (~6.5% YoY) in a defensive sector
- Continued high volatility and debt servicing concerns
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Long‑term secular demand for defense and sensor technologies
- Strategic product portfolio across radar, optronics and cyber solutions
- Opportunity to acquire at a discount if market re‑prices valuation
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth6.50%
Profit Margin3.62%
P/E Ratio346.1
ROE9.22%
ROA2.77%
Debt/Equity163.07
P/B Ratio10.2
Op. Cash Flow€450.0M
Free Cash Flow€233.8M
Industry P/E29.2
Technical Analysis
TrendBearish
RSI45.4
Support€71.70
Resistance€84.75
MA 20€78.62
MA 50€82.17
MA 200€88.78
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index75.86
Valuation
Fair Value€31.09
Target Price€90.00
Upside/Downside18.19%
GradeOvervalued
TypeValue
Dividend Yield0.71%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.49
Volatility49.88%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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