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BAE Systems plc(BA) Stock Analysis | Industrials
Market Performance
Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.What is BAE Systems plc?
BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Australia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Europe, and internationally.
The brief on BAE Systems plc
The story behind the price, the case for and against, and what could go wrong. Open a part to read it.
What is BAE Systems plc?
BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Australia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 56.23B, and a P/E ratio of 27.4x.
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