StandardAero Inc. SARO

Name: SARO Crucible Score
Creator: Kaladin Capital Intelligence

UnknownUnknownN/A📅 Scored March 17, 2026

Price at analysis: $26.40

Crucible Score

57.9

Quality × Value Composite

KQI — Quality

61.9

C+

Fundamental Quality Index

KVI — Value

53.0

C-

Valuation Attractiveness Index

Crucible Verdict — SARO

StandardAero Inc. (SARO) presents a mixed investment picture with its C-grade Crucible Score of 57.9, dragged down by weak management effectiveness and diversification metrics despite a solid moat durability of 74. The stock trades near fair value at $26 versus a $28 base estimate, but insider selling and a poor 48% earnings beat rate signal execution challenges. SARO's growth profile remains the primary bright spot for future performance.

— Kal, Kaladin Capital Intelligence

◆ KQI Quality Dimensions

Financial Quality

54.3

Growth Profile⚠

69.3

Moat Durability⚠

74.0

Management Effectiveness⚠

52.0

Diversification & Resilience

51.0

Market Position

62.0

Weakest dimension: Diversification & Resilience (51.0)

◆ KVI Value Dimensions

DCF Margin of Safety

49.0

FCF Yield & Cash Returns

19.3

Relative Valuation

83.0

Growth-Adjusted Value

48.6

Historical Valuation

94.5

Macro Context

46.2

◆ DCF Valuation Scenarios

Bear Case

$15.82

Base Case

$27.53

Bull Case

$43.19

Price at Analysis

$26.40

Scenario	Fair Value	Rev CAGR (5yr)	Terminal Margin	WACC
🔴 Bear	$15.82	6.0%	8.5%	10.0%
🟢 Base	$27.53	9.0%	10.0%	9.3%
🟢 Bull	$43.19	12.0%	11.5%	8.7%

Key Assumptions: Revenue grew from ~$3.5B to ~$6.1B over 5 years (~12% CAGR) with operating margins improving from 4.5% to 9.1%, reflecting strong recovery. WACC derived from CAPM with 5.5% ERP and 1.03 beta, adjusted modestly across scenarios. Capex intensity is low (~1.5-2% of revenue) based on recent history; net debt of ~$2.16B subtracted from enterprise value. FCF conversion has been volatile due to working capital swings, so base case assumes gradual normalization of margins near 10% with moderate top-line growth deceleration.

◆ Financial Snapshot

Profitability

Gross Margin15.2%

Operating Margin9.1%

Net Margin4.6%

ROIC6.4%

ROE1.2%

Balance Sheet

Balance SheetCR: 2.20

Cash ConversionFCF/EPS: 0.74x

Capital IntensityCapex/Rev: 1.4%

Altman Z-Score2.55 (Grey)

Piotroski F-Score7/9 (Good)

Growth

Revenue CAGR14.9% CAGR

Earnings CAGRInsufficient data

Growth ConsistencyCV: 0.22

Segment BreadthNo segment data

Quarterly TrendRev∆, Margin↑, Cash↓, WC↓

Earnings CredibilityMixed

◆ Analyst Consensus & Leadership

Leadership & Governance

CEO Ownership1.9%

Compensation57% performance-based

Insider ActivitySelling

Capital AllocationROIC 6.4% vs WACC 5.6%

Earnings Beat Rate48% (7/12)

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Analysis conducted March 17, 2026 based on most recent SEC filings. Updated quarterly, after new SEC filings.

Point-in-time fundamental analysis. Not investment advice. Scores reflect company quality and valuation at time of analysis and may not reflect current market conditions.