Saab AB (publ) (SAABY) Stock Analysis & Winston Score
Saab AB is a Swedish defense and aerospace company that builds military equipment for governments and armed forces. Its most well-known products include the Gripen fighter jet, the Carl-Gustaf reusable rocket launcher, and the GlobalEye airborne surveillance system. Saab also makes submarines, radar systems, and training aircraft, selling primarily to Sweden's military and dozens of allied nations worldwide. Saab earns money through long-term government contracts for weapons systems, maintenance services, and defense upgrades — the kind of deals that often run for many years. The company operates mainly in Europe but has customers across North America, Asia, and the Middle East, with a market cap around $31.7 billion. Its deep ties to the Swedish government and NATO-aligned nations give it a stable customer base, and rising defense budgets across Europe following the Russia-Ukraine conflict are a significant near-term growth driver. The main risk is that large defense contracts can be delayed or cancelled due to political decisions or budget shifts.
Winston Score: 58/100 — Good
A decent business — some strong pillars, some weaker.
- Quality: Weak (7/30)
- Growth: Exceptional (17/20)
- Cash Flow: Strong (8/10)
- Stability: Exceptional (9/10)
- Valuation: Good (6/10)
- Ownership: Good (10/15)
Key Facts
Price: $29.72
Market Cap: $32.0B
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Exchange: Other OTC


