Thales S.A.
HO.PAIndustrialsEURONEXTAerospace & Defense
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, Thales S.A. (HO.PA) is listed under Aerospace & Defense. With a market capitalization of $47.32B, it sits in large-cap territory. The company offers advance air defence systems, combat systems, defence onboard electronics c4isr solutions, command and control solutions, mission and surveillance systems, airborne optronics, and airspace protection solutions; collaborative combat, intelligence, connectivity and cloud, country and force protection, military vehicle, collaborative artillery, and augmented soldier solutions; robotics and drones; above-water combat, unmanned maritime, and underwater warfare systems; naval support and services; and joint systems.
Market Cap
$47.32B
Beta
0.10
P/E (TTM)
28.36
P/E (Fwd)
18.75
EPS (TTM)
$8.12
EPS (Fwd)
$12.28
ROE
21.1%
ROA
3.4%
Cash
$4.49B
Total Debt
$6.13B
Free CF
$2.08B
52W Change
-14.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $4.49B in cash, though total debt stands at $6.13B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $2.08B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 21.1%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $16.19B (2021) to $22.14B (2025), reflecting a 37% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Thales S.A. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Thales S.A.'s trajectory.