Defense and Aerospace Stocks

If you are looking to be defensive with your portfolio, maybe you should consider defense stocks. All of the following have market caps over $350 million.

BE Aerospace Inc. (BEAV) makes interior products for aircraft. The stock has a P/E of 34 , a PEG of 1.06 .

Ducommun Inc. (DCO) aerostructure and electromechanical components for military aircraft. The stock has a P/E of 20.9 , a PEG of 1.12 .

Moog Inc. (MOG-A) makes controls for controls for military aircraft, and manufactures strategic missiles, missile defense, and tactical missiles. The stock has a P/E of 20 , a PEG of 1.13 .

Boeing (BA) manufactures military aircraft, satellites, and missile defense systems. The stock has a P/E of 17.6 , a PEG of 1.14 . The stock has a yield of 1.6% .

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) manufactures unmanned aircraft systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. The stock has a P/E of 20.8 , a PEG of 1.19 .

Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) provides aerospace and electronics to the government and the military. The stock has a P/E of 16.3 , a PEG of 1.23 . The stock has a yield of 1.8% .

Raytheon (RTN) makes and markets defense products and services. The stock has a P/E of 12.3 , a PEG of 1.27 . The stock has a yield of 1.6% .

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc (SPR) makes and sells structural components for military aircraft, including low observable products that are radar absorbent and translucent, and other military products. The stock has a P/E of 21.6 , a PEG of 1.35 .

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) manufactures military aircraft. The stock has a P/E of 16 , a PEG of 1.39 . The stock has a yield of 1.5% .

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De Aeronutica S.A. (ERJ) is a Brazil company that makes aircraft for defense aviation markets. The stock has a P/E of 28 , a PEG of 1.52 . The stock has a yield of 1.2% .

General Dynamics Corp. (GD) market supplies combat vehicles, battle tanks, guns, ammunition and ordnance, armor and other protection systems, along with aerospace products. The stock has a P/E of 20 , a PEG of 1.65 . The stock has a yield of 1.3% .

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) makes and sells defense electronic and electro-optic systems The stock has a P/E of 35.4 , a PEG of 2.7 . The stock has a yield of 1.2% .

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Author does not own any of the above.

By Fred Fuld at Stockerblog.com