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AAR Corp. (AIR) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$104.52 +3.67% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $105.01

AAR Corp. (AIR) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $4.20B

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $105.01 (+0.47%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 1.9% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for AIR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.6%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (62/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY AIR SCORES 62/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+14/20 pts (23% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 36% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 43.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (21% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 9 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C-$100.43-1.6% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C$98.84-3.6% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$95.25+9.7% Next Q

Current

Grade C$104.52+0.7% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C- (54) → C (62)Full Audit →

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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the AIR Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 62/100 (C) score, AIR faces multiple-compression risk if 22.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 16.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($112.72) or 200D SMA ($118.50) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($106.40) toward Bear Floor ($82.99).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

43.730 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

6 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE36% OF RANGE

L: $76$104.52H: $154

1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (19% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 11 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 24 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

NEUTRAL (55)

12.0% ROIC with 18.8% gross margin and 1.48% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

NEUTRAL (63)

24/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 14/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like AIR

✓Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

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AIR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -5.30%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $101.8H $104.5L $98.86C $104.5VOL 361.7K

RES: $171.4SUP: $88.17SMA50: $112.7SMA200: $118.5

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AIR Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

16.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (AIR)

Industrials Rank #137 of 485 ⚔️ BETA vs AIR Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (AIR vs. BETA, JOBY, ACHR, AVAV)

Industry: Aerospace (31 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, AAR Corp. (AIR) ranks #137 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #161 by equity capitalization ($4.20B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AIR leads on earnings valuation at 22.4x trailing P/E, while AIR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.0% ROIC and 18.8% gross margin. AIR currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 62/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
AIR ACTIVE AAR Corp.	C	62/100	22.4x	18.8%	12.0%	+3.67%	$4.20B	Benchmark Subject
BETA Beta Technologies Inc. (Class A)	D+	52/100	—	72.2%	-35.0%	+2.95%	$4.81B	/beta-vs-air →
JOBY Joby Aviation Inc.	D-	38/100	—	—	-35.0%	0.00%	$5.05B	/joby-vs-air →
ACHR Archer Aviation Inc.	E	33/100	—	33.3%	-35.0%	+0.92%	$3.41B	/achr-vs-air →
AVAV AeroVironment Inc.	E	30/100	—	25.3%	-7.6%	+7.09%	$6.85B	/avav-vs-air →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-05-31 • CIK 0000001750

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31), AAR Corp. (AIR) reported GAAP revenue of $3.31B (+19.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.78B ) , GAAP net income of $187.7M, operating cash flow of $98.7M, and free cash flow of $62.1M (+4335.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, AIR closed FY2025 with $3.24B in total assets against $952.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2026-05-31	$3.31B	$187.7M	$98.7M	$62.1M	$3.24B	$952.7M
FY2024 (FY)	2025-05-31	$2.78B	$12.5M	$36.1M	$1.4M	$2.85B	$986.7M
FY2023 (FY)	2024-05-31	$0	$46.3M	$43.6M	$43.6M	—	—

3. AIR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is AIR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $104.52 (+3.67% 1D, market cap $4.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, AIR ranks #137 in composite RQD confidence.

How does AIR compare to BETA and JOBY in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Aerospace), AIR carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 22.4x, gross margin of 18.8%, and ROIC of 12.0%. By comparison, BETA (Beta Technologies Inc. (Class A)) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $4.81B) and JOBY (Joby Aviation Inc.) posts a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $5.05B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AIR leads on earnings multiple (22.4x) while AIR leads on capital efficiency (12.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for AIR?

Per AIR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31, CIK 0000001750), AAR Corp. generated $3.31B in revenue (+19.0% YoY), $187.7M in net income, and $62.1M in free cash flow against $3.24B in total assets and $952.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is AIR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

AIR last traded at $104.52 (+3.67% on volume of 436,120 shares), positioning the stock -7.27% below its 50-day simple moving average ($112.72) and -11.80% below its 200-day simple moving average ($118.50). Across its 52-week range of $76.10 to $154.00, AIR sits at the 36.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.6% ($96.58 to $112.46).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell AIR stock right now?

AAR Corp. (AIR) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 19% profit margin (12% return on capital), mixed timing at 22x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is AIR's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

AIR's 12-month base price target is $106.4 (range $82.99 to $161.7), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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