BAE Systems plc risk profile
28 Normal where most of the sector sits
Measured 22 October 2026 from BA.L's filed statements. Recomputed nightly.
28 (Normal), driven by Operating pressure at 43, over 6 weighted categories on the MANUFACTURER profile.
What is measured
| Mechanism | Reading | Band | Direction | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market expectation | 30 | Normal | Stable | One-year price volatility — 30.3% |
| Operating pressure | 43 | Elevated | Easing | Costs outgrowing revenue — -0.2 percentage points |
| Cash conversion | 30 | Normal | Worsening | Capital spending against operating cash — 0.32x |
| Leverage and coverage | 34 | Normal | Easing | Current ratio — 0.99x |
| Competitive position | 37 | Normal | Stable | Operating-margin gap against peers — +3.8 percentage points |
| Concentration | 0 | Contained | Stable | Geographic concentration — 23 HHI |
These are descriptive readings of disclosed mechanisms, not investment advice, and not a prediction. A band says where a measured input sits, never what to do about it or what happens next.