FINMY

Profitability is key for defense primes. EBITA growth reflects operational efficiency and margin expansion, especially important as the company scales up production from new defense contracts and manages costs.

Strong order intake and a growing backlog are critical for defense companies, providing long-term revenue visibility and demonstrating success in securing new contracts amidst increased defense spending.

Top-line growth indicates market demand and the company's ability to convert its strong backlog into sales, crucial for sustained profitability and investor confidence, especially with increased defense spending.