Saab AB/Skr SAAB B
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About Saab AB
Saab AB is a Swedish aerospace and defense company specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced technology systems. The firm operates in multiple sectors, including aeronautics, surveillance, and military systems, with important products such as fighter aircraft, radar systems, and underwater vehicles. Founded in 1937 in Trollhättan, Sweden, Saab has evolved into a significant player in defense and civil security. Its headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company maintains a strong presence in international markets through collaborations and sales across various countries. Saab's competitive strength lies in its technological expertise and commitment to innovation in defense and security solutions.
- Ticker
- Skr SAAB B
- Sector
- Industrials
- Primary listing
- XSTO
- Employees
- 29,380
- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Website
- www.saab.com
Saab AB Metrics
BasicAdvanced
kr 311B
43.93
kr 13.14
0.03
kr 2.20
0.38%
Price and volume
Market cap
kr 311B
Beta
0.03
52-week high
kr 748.80
52-week low
kr 445.10
Average daily volume
1.4M
Dividend rate
kr 2.20
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.227
Quick ratio
0.76
Long term debt to equity
26.294
Total debt to equity
28.581
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
16.71%
Interest coverage (TTM)
14.11%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
10,826
Gross margin (TTM)
22.02%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.05%
Operating margin (TTM)
10.14%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.61%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
kr 3,000,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.63%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.86%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
43.927
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.52
Price to book
6.2
Price to tangible book (TTM)
7.14
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
50.367
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
1.99%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
11.462
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.38%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
26.03%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
36.47%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
23.71%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
11.49%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
34.09%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
13.93%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
21.90%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.74%
Bulls say / Bears say
Saab secured a SEK 47 billion contract with Poland to build three A26 submarines, boosting its order backlog and providing long-term revenue visibility through scheduled deliveries up to 2038 (Reuters)
On July 27, Saab received a SEK 10.1 billion order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from a Middle Eastern customer, underscoring sustained demand for its advanced airborne early warning systems (Reuters)
In Q2 2026, Saab beat LSEG forecasts with operating earnings rising to SEK 2.79 billion (+41% YoY) and like-for-like sales up 29.8%, demonstrating strong profitability amid a defense spending boom (Reuters)
While enhancing Saab’s backlog, the Poland submarine contract’s final deliveries aren’t due until 2038, delaying substantial revenue and cash flow realization for over a decade (Reuters)
Saab’s Q2 order bookings surged 141% YoY, driven by a few mega-contracts, exposing revenue and earnings to significant quarter-to-quarter volatility if similar large awards are not repeated (Reuters)
Intense competition from major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Dassault Aviation and BAE Systems may pressure Saab’s ability to win key future contracts and sustain pricing power (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 22 Aug 2026.
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Funds containing Saab AB
AllGBPEURUSD
Fund name | Fund size | Skr SAAB B weighting |
|---|---|---|
Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense£DEFE | £141M | 7.13% |
VanEck Defense€DFEN | €2.8B | 5.50% |
Vaneck Defense£DFNG | £2.4B | 5.50% |
iShares Global Aerospace & Defence€DFND | €1.6B | 0.93% |
iShares Global Aerospace & Defence£DFND | £1.4B | 0.93% |
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