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BAE Systems plc provides advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. The Company is a provider of space, aircraft, weapon systems and munitions, Complex warships, Submarines, Embedding environmental considerations, Intelligence and cyber security, Naval ship repair and support, and Uncrewed and future air system capabilities. Its Electronic Systems segment comprises the United States and United Kingdom-based electronics activities, including electronic warfare systems, navigation systems, and others. Its Platforms & Services segment, with operations in the United States, Sweden and the United Kingdom, manufactures and upgrades combat vehicles, weapons and munitions, and delivers services and sustainment activities Its Air segment comprises air build and support activities. Its Maritime segment comprises maritime and land activities. Its Cyber & Intelligence segment comprises the Intelligence and Security business and the Digital Intelligence business.
- Revenue in GBP (TTM)26.31bn
- Net income in GBP1.96bn
- Incorporated1979
- Employees107.40k
- LocationBAE Systems PLC6 Carlton Gardens, Stirling SquareLONDON SW1Y 5ADUnited KingdomGBR
- Phone+44 125 238 3857
- Fax+44 125 238 3991
- Websitehttps://www.baesystems.com/
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Mergers & acquisitions
| Acquired company | BA.:LSE since announced | Transaction value |
|---|---|---|
| Kirintec Ltd | 43.41% | -- |
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| Company | Revenue (TTM) | Net income (TTM) | Market cap | Employees | Price/earnings (TTM) | Price/book value (MRQ) | Price/cash flow (TTM) | Price/sales (TTM) | EPS (excl. extraordinary items, TTM) | EPS (incl. extraordinary items, TTM) | Revenue per share (TTM) | Book value per share (MRQ) | Asset turnover (TTM) | Inventory turnover (TTM) | Receivables turnover (TTM) | Revenues per employee (TTM) | Return on avg assets (TTM) | Return on avg assets (5 yr avg) | Return on investment (TTM) | Return on investment (5 yr avg) | Gross margin (TTM) | Gross margin (5 yr avg) | Net profit margin (TTM) | Net Profit margin (5 yr avg) | Quick ratio (MRQ) | Interest coverage (TTM) | Total debt to capital (MRQ) | Payout ratio (5 yr avg) | Revenue (YOY change %) | Revenue (5 yr growth rate) | Net income (YOY change %) | Net income (5 yr growth rate) | Capital expenditure (5 yr growth rate) | Dividend (5 yr growth rate) |
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| L3Harris Technologies Inc | 15.74bn | 1.19bn | 35.94bn | 47.00k | 30.76 | 2.55 | 16.83 | 2.28 | 8.44 | 8.44 | 111.69 | 101.98 | 0.5116 | 11.52 | 4.31 | 452,042.60 | 3.88 | 3.58 | 4.81 | 4.24 | 26.01 | 27.98 | 7.59 | 7.14 | 0.8517 | 3.69 | 0.3904 | 61.55 | 9.82 | -- | 22.41 | -- | -- | -- |
| Axon Enterprise Inc | 1.65bn | 245.67m | 42.07bn | 4.10k | 177.27 | 22.22 | 143.31 | 25.51 | 4.12 | 4.12 | 27.93 | 32.83 | 0.4591 | 3.19 | 2.59 | 542,997.10 | 6.84 | 5.32 | 8.72 | 6.82 | 60.57 | 60.87 | 14.90 | 10.01 | 2.62 | -- | 0.4398 | 0.00 | 33.44 | 31.44 | 114.49 | 235.88 | 36.97 | -- |
| Thales SA | 17.82bn | 872.30m | 44.76bn | 83.02k | 51.35 | 6.86 | 24.76 | 2.51 | 4.89 | 6.88 | 99.88 | 36.60 | 0.5224 | 3.31 | 1.94 | 247,851.10 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 6.49 | 6.33 | 26.12 | 25.20 | 4.53 | 5.05 | 0.6377 | 36.86 | 0.5086 | 61.06 | 11.66 | 2.26 | 6.14 | -2.13 | 4.36 | 43.88 |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc | 5.59bn | 928.85m | 53.73bn | 23.93k | 58.58 | 15.32 | 47.31 | 9.61 | 3.07 | 3.07 | 18.46 | 11.86 | 0.7127 | 2.78 | 9.02 | 315,420.00 | 11.86 | 5.07 | 14.01 | 6.03 | 32.18 | 28.35 | 16.64 | 9.54 | 1.07 | 9.54 | 0.4096 | 8.60 | 11.90 | 0.9185 | 51.11 | 56.20 | -12.92 | 16.72 |
| Northrop Grumman Corp | 29.90bn | 2.75bn | 54.86bn | 97.00k | 20.29 | 4.95 | 14.47 | 1.83 | 25.36 | 25.36 | 276.07 | 104.00 | 0.8385 | 22.09 | 4.76 | 416,164.90 | 7.71 | 9.58 | 10.73 | 12.68 | 19.34 | 19.61 | 9.19 | 11.26 | 0.8368 | 6.89 | 0.4964 | 24.82 | 4.44 | 3.93 | 103.02 | 13.18 | 6.93 | 9.30 |
| BAE Systems plc | 26.31bn | 1.96bn | 57.23bn | 107.40k | 29.65 | 4.92 | 18.31 | 2.17 | 0.6407 | 0.6407 | 8.62 | 3.86 | 0.7496 | -- | 4.64 | 244,990.70 | 5.81 | 5.96 | 8.76 | 8.98 | -- | 65.59 | 7.76 | 8.17 | 0.845 | 20.10 | 0.4654 | 50.89 | 14.01 | 7.53 | 5.33 | 5.79 | 19.87 | 7.30 |
| General Dynamics Corp | 36.45bn | 2.95bn | 60.08bn | 117.00k | 20.98 | 3.65 | 16.64 | 1.65 | 14.40 | 14.40 | 178.17 | 82.81 | 0.8801 | 4.29 | 4.09 | 420,581.20 | 7.11 | 6.49 | 10.43 | 9.32 | 15.43 | 16.23 | 8.08 | 8.22 | 0.8156 | 15.19 | 0.3019 | 41.42 | 12.88 | 3.93 | 14.09 | 1.65 | -1.48 | 6.94 |
| TransDigm Group Inc | 6.21bn | 1.27bn | 64.20bn | 16.60k | 52.07 | -- | 38.54 | 10.33 | 29.64 | 29.64 | 144.56 | -100.86 | 0.3858 | 1.77 | 5.41 | 505,301.20 | 8.74 | 5.39 | 9.70 | 6.03 | 60.37 | 56.78 | 22.65 | 17.46 | 2.12 | 2.80 | 1.29 | 179.19 | 20.58 | 8.74 | 17.54 | 15.25 | 10.19 | -- |
| Rheinmetall AG | 9.07bn | 726.48m | 73.12bn | 29.52k | 102.45 | 18.35 | 62.28 | 8.06 | 17.96 | 16.12 | 224.50 | 100.26 | 0.7981 | 1.23 | 4.59 | 367,041.60 | 7.22 | 6.08 | 14.59 | 11.43 | 50.81 | 52.79 | 9.05 | 8.07 | 0.5707 | 8.99 | 0.2568 | 40.67 | 35.88 | 9.29 | 38.86 | 19.14 | 20.51 | 27.54 |
| Lockheed Martin Corp | 53.19bn | 4.08bn | 81.13bn | 121.00k | 20.20 | 16.30 | 15.41 | 1.53 | 23.15 | 23.15 | 302.17 | 28.68 | 1.29 | 18.75 | 4.35 | 593,479.30 | 9.86 | 12.07 | 15.13 | 17.23 | 10.23 | 12.39 | 7.66 | 9.25 | 0.9063 | 7.57 | 0.7524 | 47.51 | 5.14 | 3.50 | -22.89 | -3.05 | 2.57 | 7.21 |
| Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC | 18.91bn | 2.52bn | 83.49bn | 42.40k | 33.08 | -- | 24.77 | 4.42 | 0.2987 | 0.2987 | 2.24 | -0.1072 | 0.5628 | 2.96 | 3.60 | 445,967.00 | 7.39 | 0.4682 | 14.02 | 0.8598 | 22.32 | 17.52 | 13.14 | 1.00 | 0.9772 | 7.20 | 1.21 | -- | 14.70 | 2.66 | 4.52 | -- | -8.57 | -- |
Data as of Jul 11 2025. Currency figures normalised to BAE Systems PLC's reporting currency: UK Pound GBX
37.52%Per cent of shares held by top holders
| Holder | Shares | % Held |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors)as of 31 Dec 2024 | 222.10m | 7.39% |
| BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd.as of 31 Dec 2024 | 147.26m | 4.90% |
| Invesco Asset Management Ltd.as of 31 Dec 2024 | 143.34m | 4.77% |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLCas of 31 Dec 2024 | 122.48m | 4.08% |
| WCM Investment Management LLCas of 29 May 2025 | 103.77m | 3.45% |
| The Vanguard Group, Inc.as of 01 Jul 2025 | 95.23m | 3.17% |
| Silchester International Investors LLPas of 31 Dec 2024 | 90.64m | 3.02% |
| BlackRock Fund Advisorsas of 01 Jul 2025 | 90.45m | 3.01% |
| Artisan Partners LPas of 01 Jul 2025 | 58.05m | 1.93% |
| Capital International Ltd.as of 01 Jul 2025 | 54.47m | 1.81% |
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Data from 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
