Author presents a bullish research case on Thales Group as a European defense, space and cyber security play with growing European orders and multiple growth avenues.
HO.PA — LONG The author argues Thales is an attractive investment in European security, citing 15% order growth from European allies and 8% from the rest of the world even as America/Oceania orders declined. Catalysts include the first SAMP/T air defense export to Denmark, the EU IRIS2 starlink-alternative contract, a quantum-resistant smart card launch, and potential Eurofighter orders to replace F35s. The author notes the stock trades at a trailing P/E of 50 versus a forward P/E of 20, implying earnings growth is expected.
Orders have declined from America/Oceania but grown a solid 15% from European allies and the rest of the world 8%. This is an investment in European security first and foremost but it is globally relevant.
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