MTU Aero Engines: Still Deeply Undervalued

MTU Aero Engines is rated Strong Buy, with 37% upside, driven by robust commercial MRO and military engine growth. MTU's €31.6 billion backlog, expanding GTF installed base, and rising defense exposure underpin multi-year earnings and free cash flow growth. Margins are pressured by a growing GTF MRO mix, but long-term MRO margin targets and cash conversion are set to improve significantly. At 10.2x EV/EBITDA versus a 13.5x median, MTU is substantially undervalued, with optionality from potential share buybacks.