TDG transdigm: what am I missing here?

u/sunburn74 · Reddit — r/ValueInvesting · January 17, 2026 at 23:08 · ⬆ 6 pts · 💬 31 comments  | View on Reddit ↗
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Author presents a bullish case for TransDigm (TDG) based on FAA-certified monopoly-like aftermarket parts, recurring high-margin revenue, and growth catalysts, while noting high debt and pricing-model risks.

TDG — LONG The author argues TDG has one of the widest economic moats in industrials due to FAA certification barriers, high switching costs on cheap-but-critical parts, and an installed base on almost every commercial and military aircraft, which locks in high-margin replacement revenue for decades. He cites 10-20% annual growth, ~50% operating margins, a 6.39% dividend plus special dividends, and a PE around 40 as attractive relative to growth and margins. Catalysts include inflation, rising geopolitical tensions and defense spending, post-Covid air travel recovery, and more plane construction and servicing. Main stated risks are high debt at 5x annual earnings and an arguably unethical monopoly/price-gouging and competitor buyout model.

TDG has one of the widest economic moats in the industrial world.

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Bullish TDG on FAA moat and aftermarket pricing power
The author argues TDG has one of the widest economic moats in industrials due to FAA certification barriers, high switching costs on cheap-but-critical parts, and an installed base on almost every commercial and military aircraft, which locks in high-margin replacement revenue for decades. He cites 10-20% annual growth, ~50% operating margins, a 6.39% dividend plus special dividends, and a PE around 40 as attractive relative to growth and margins. Catalysts include inflation, rising geopolitical tensions and defense spending, post-Covid air travel recovery, and more plane construction and servicing. Main stated risks are high debt at 5x annual earnings and an arguably unethical monopoly/price-gouging and competitor buyout model.
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