AAR has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 12.2%. The stock now trades at $82.65, marking a 26.5% gain. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

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Why Does AAR Spark Debate?

The first third-party MRO approved by the FAA for Safety Management System Requirements, AAR (NYSE: AIR) is a provider of aircraft maintenance services

Two Positive Attributes:

1. Long-Term Revenue Growth Shows Momentum

A company’s long-term performance is an indicator of its overall quality. Any business can put up a good quarter or two, but the best consistently grow over the long haul. Over the last five years, AAR grew its sales at a decent 8.2% compounded annual growth rate. Its growth was slightly above the average industrials company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.

2. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth

We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.

AAR’s EPS grew at an astounding 18.9% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 8.2% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.

One Reason to be Careful:

Breakeven Free Cash Flow Limits Reinvestment Potential

If you’ve followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can’t use accounting profits to pay the bills.

AAR broke even from a free cash flow perspective over the last five years, giving the company limited opportunities to return capital to shareholders.

Final Judgment

AAR has huge potential even though it has some open questions, and with its shares outperforming the market lately, the stock trades at 18.2× forward P/E (or $82.65 per share). Is now a good time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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