BAE Systems plc (LSE:BA) — Market Cap & Net Worth

$725.80 Million USD  · GBX5.97 Trillion GBX  · Rank #10658

Market Cap & Net Worth: BAE Systems plc (BA)

BAE Systems plc (LSE:BA) has a market capitalization of $725.80 Million (GBX5.97 Trillion) as of May 3, 2026. Listed on the LSE stock exchange, this UK-based company holds position #10658 globally and #36 in its home market, demonstrating a -2.19% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying BAE Systems plc's stock price GBX2034.50 by its total outstanding shares 2932037814 (2.93 Billion). Analyse BAE Systems plc operating cash flow efficiency to see how efficiently the company converts income to cash.

BAE Systems plc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

BAE Systems plc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $124.52 Million to $725.80 Million (19.57% CAGR).

Index Memberships

BAE Systems plc is a constituent of 3 market indices:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
FTSE All-Share
FTAS
$62.11 Billion 1.17% #16 of 573
FTSE 350
FTLC
$61.53 Billion 1.18% #17 of 350
FTSE 100 Index (UK)
FTSE
$52.96 Billion 1.37% #14 of 100

Weight: BAE Systems plc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

BAE Systems plc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how BAE Systems plc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

0.02x

BAE Systems plc's market cap is 0.02 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 16.07x Lower than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

0.30x

BAE Systems plc's market cap is 0.30 times its annual earnings

Industry average: 20.61x Lower than industry average

What These Ratios Tell Investors:

  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $153.51 Million $17.79 Billion $913.00 Million 0.01x 0.17x
2017 $153.97 Million $17.22 Billion $854.00 Million 0.01x 0.18x
2018 $128.18 Million $16.82 Billion $1.00 Billion 0.01x 0.13x
2019 $164.62 Million $18.30 Billion $1.48 Billion 0.01x 0.11x
2020 $153.42 Million $19.28 Billion $1.30 Billion 0.01x 0.12x
2021 $180.38 Million $19.52 Billion $1.76 Billion 0.01x 0.10x
2022 $290.27 Million $21.26 Billion $1.59 Billion 0.01x 0.18x
2023 $386.95 Million $23.08 Billion $1.86 Billion 0.02x 0.21x
2024 $409.72 Million $26.31 Billion $1.96 Billion 0.02x 0.21x
2025 $611.46 Million $28.34 Billion $2.06 Billion 0.02x 0.30x

Competitor Companies of BA by Market Capitalization

Companies near BAE Systems plc in the global market cap rankings as of May 3, 2026.

Key companies related to BAE Systems plc by market ranking:

  • GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE): Ranked #49 globally with a market cap of $300.50 Billion USD.
  • General Electric Company (SA:GEOO34): Ranked #54 globally with a market cap of $289.12 Billion USD ( R$1.47 Trillion BRL).
  • Raytheon Technologies Corp (NYSE:RTX): Ranked #81 globally with a market cap of $233.54 Billion USD.
  • The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA): Ranked #129 globally with a market cap of $172.93 Billion USD.
Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#49 GE Aerospace NYSE:GE $300.50 Billion $286.51
#54 General Electric Company SA:GEOO34 $289.12 Billion R$1410.25
#81 Raytheon Technologies Corp NYSE:RTX $233.54 Billion $173.99
#129 The Boeing Company NYSE:BA $172.93 Billion $227.38

BAE Systems plc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, BAE Systems plc's market cap moved from $124.52 Million to $ 725.80 Million, with a yearly change of 19.57%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 GBX725.80 Million +18.70%
2025 GBX611.46 Million +49.24%
2024 GBX409.72 Million +5.88%
2023 GBX386.95 Million +33.31%
2022 GBX290.27 Million +60.92%
2021 GBX180.38 Million +17.57%
2020 GBX153.42 Million -6.80%
2019 GBX164.62 Million +28.43%
2018 GBX128.18 Million -16.75%
2017 GBX153.97 Million +0.30%
2016 GBX153.51 Million +23.28%
2015 GBX124.52 Million --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On May 3rd, 2026 the market cap of BAE Systems plc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $725.80 Million USD
MoneyControl $725.80 Million USD
MarketWatch $725.80 Million USD
marketcap.company $725.80 Million USD
Reuters $725.80 Million USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.

About BAE Systems plc

LSE:BA UK Aerospace & Defense
Market Cap
$725.80 Million
GBX5.97 Trillion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#10658 Global
#36 in UK
Share Price
GBX2034.50
Change (1 day)
-0.39%
52-Week Range
GBX1609.50 - GBX2331.00
All Time High
GBX2331.00
About

BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Australia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. The Electronic Systems segment offers electronic warfare systems, navigation sys… Read more