York Space Systems, Inc. YSS R2KDEFENCE
Company Overview
York Space Systems, Inc. operates as a space and defense prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions for national security, government and commercial customers in the United States. It provides space and defense primes with proprietary hardware and software capabilities designed to address customers' requirements across the elements of the space ecosystem throughout the mission lifecycle. The company also engages in the design, production, integration, and operation of spacecraft to manage spacecraft and constellations. It offers S-CLASS, LX-CLASS, and M-CLASS spacecraft, which are satellite platforms to a range of space market needs. In addition, the company provides software that enables versatile integration of a variety of payloads for customers and supply chain commonalities across platforms, as well as software-enabled services. The company was formerly known as Yellowstone Midco Holdings II, LLC and changed its name to York Space Systems, Inc. in January 2026. York Space Systems, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Why Investors Should Care
Revenue has grown at a 27.4% CAGR over the past five years.
Carries low leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $386.20M (+52.3% YoY); net profit $-84.54M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +9.5%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 27.4%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 27.36% |
| 1 Year: | 9.50% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -73.34% |
| 6 Months: | -58.13% |
| 3 Months: | -69.25% |
| 1 Month: | -17.72% |
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- Price vs 50-DMABelow
- RSI (14)31.82 · Neutral
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PROS
- Compounding revenue at 27.4% over 5 years.
CONS
- Trading 79.4% below its 52-week high.
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Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Industrials).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YSS York Space Systems, Inc. R2KDEFENCE | 8.96 | -4.59 | $1.18B | 0.00% | -4.56% | - | 27.36% | - |
| 2 | SPCX Space Exploration Technologies Corp. R3KAIDEFENCE | 147.95 | -134.50 | $1.12T | 0.00% | -3.22% | -11.95% | 34.08% | -3.34% |
| 3 | CAT Caterpillar Inc. SPXR3K | 813.94 | 35.05 | $374.15B | 0.76% | 17.98% | 56.97% | 2.29% | 5.24% |
| 4 | GE GE Aerospace SPXR3KDEFENCE | 337.12 | 39.85 | $349.78B | 0.50% | 9.52% | 48.23% | -7.42% | -5.36% |
| 5 | RTX RTX Corporation SPXR3KDEFENCE | 200.79 | 35.41 | $270.62B | 1.31% | 8.28% | 12.27% | 2.61% | 2.62% |
| 6 | GEV GE Vernova Inc. SPXR3KAI | 941.95 | 26.98 | $250.87B | 0.20% | 6.30% | 82.58% | 8.68% | - |
| 7 | DE Deere & Company SPXR3K | 693.53 | 39.29 | $187.33B | 1.05% | 12.53% | 18.35% | 3.43% | 5.10% |
| 8 | UNP Union Pacific Corporation SPXR3K | 291.88 | 23.83 | $173.40B | 1.92% | 15.22% | 39.70% | 2.30% | 7.77% |
| 9 | BA The Boeing Company SPXR3KDEFENCE | 212.25 | 76.08 | $167.63B | 0.00% | -9.01% | - | 1.67% | -3.28% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 76.61M | 106.25M | 105.35M | 116.34M |
| Cost of Revenue | 60.95M | 81.65M | 84.28M | 94.19M |
| Gross Profit | 15.66M | 24.60M | 21.07M | 22.15M |
| Operating Expenses | 32.47M | 31.20M | 26.09M | 126.69M |
| Operating Income | -16.82M | -6.60M | -5.02M | -104.54M |
| EBITDA | -7.39M | 6.06M | -4.31M | -95.95M |
| Interest Expense | 7.39M | 7.06M | 5.23M | 2.90M |
| Pretax Income | -26.89M | -13.04M | -23.27M | -114.95M |
| Tax Provision | -1.62M | -1.31M | 5.22M | -110.00K |
| Net Income | -25.27M | -11.73M | -28.49M | -114.84M |
| Diluted EPS | - | -0.12 | - | -1.51 |
| R&D Expense | - | 4.40M | - | 5.29M |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 238.10M | 253.53M | 386.20M |
| Cost of Revenue | 183.20M | 221.11M | 310.74M |
| Gross Profit | 54.90M | 32.42M | 75.46M |
| Operating Expenses | 97.79M | 124.22M | 134.01M |
| Operating Income | -42.89M | -91.80M | -58.55M |
| EBITDA | 1.81M | -46.29M | -18.28M |
| Interest Expense | 26.18M | 29.92M | 26.62M |
| Pretax Income | -68.76M | -124.29M | -95.24M |
| Tax Provision | -39.11M | -25.38M | -10.70M |
| Net Income | -29.66M | -98.91M | -84.54M |
| Diluted EPS | -0.28 | -0.92 | -0.68 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 1.37B | 1.32B | 1.48B |
| Current Assets | 241.25M | 227.26M | 307.81M |
| Cash & Equivalents | 81.15M | 104.66M | 162.57M |
| Inventory | 23.27M | 34.60M | 18.75M |
| Receivables | 2.29M | 2.13M | 11.54M |
| Total Liabilities | 481.24M | 542.35M | 607.56M |
| Current Liabilities | 164.64M | 225.54M | 191.35M |
| Long Term Debt | 196.26M | 197.03M | 144.96M |
| Total Debt | 220.44M | 220.12M | 175.13M |
| Total Equity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shares Outstanding | 124.80M | 124.80M | 125.00M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 15.70M | 31.61M | -121.33M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -62.85M | -18.05M | -25.26M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 95.47M | 10.00M | 204.29M |
| Capital Expenditure | -18.50M | -18.05M | -8.86M |
| Free Cash Flow | -2.79M | 13.57M | -130.19M |
| Net Change in Cash | 48.31M | 23.57M | 57.70M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | 23.1% | 12.8% | 19.5% |
| Operating Margin % | -18.0% | -36.2% | -15.2% |
| Net Margin % | -12.5% | -39.0% | -21.9% |
| ROE % | - | - | - |
| ROCE % | -3.6% | -8.4% | -4.6% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 13.99% | 19.21M | $172.34M |
| 2 | Ae Industrial Partners, LP | 8.54% | 11.73M | $105.20M |
| 3 | Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 1.99% | 2.73M | $24.46M |
| 4 | Hood River Capital Management LLC | 1.43% | 1.96M | $17.62M |
| 5 | Tema ETFs LLC | 1.39% | 1.90M | $17.09M |
| 6 | Tidal Investments LLC | 1.34% | 1.84M | $16.53M |
| 7 | Westwood Holdings Group Inc. | 1.26% | 1.74M | $15.58M |
| 8 | Voya Investment Management LLC | 1.18% | 1.62M | $14.52M |
| 9 | UBS Group AG | 1.10% | 1.51M | $13.57M |
| 10 | State Street Corporation | 1.04% | 1.43M | $12.86M |
Analyst View
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Latest News
Recent headlines for YSS
York Space Systems Introduces New Platform Purpose-Built for Very Low Earth Orbit
DENVER, September 02, 2026--York Space Systems Introduces New Platform Purpose-Built for Very Low Earth Orbit
Atom Computing Appoints Kevin Messerle as Chief Financial Officer
BOULDER, Colo., August 31, 2026--Atom Computing appoints Kevin Messerle as Chief Financial Officer
York Space Systems to Present at Jefferies Global Industrials Conference
DENVER, August 27, 2026--York Space Systems (York) (NYSE: YSS), today announced that Dirk Wallinger, CEO, will present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference in New York. During the course of this event, York may disclose mater…
York Space Systems (YSS) Cuts Guidance While Backlog Keeps Climbing
On August 13, York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) walked investors through a quarter that looked strong on execution but weak on near-term revenue. The satellite maker put 21 more spacecraft into orbit, closed two acquisitions, and kept winning n…
YSS Stock Is Falling Despite Space Force Win — Goldman Sachs Just Slashed Its Price Target By 50%
Goldman Sachs halved its price target on YSS, as weaker 2026 guidance and supply constraints overshadow the company’s latest defense win.
York Space Systems Stock Falls After Goldman Sachs Slashes Target Price
York Space Systems stock fell after a price cut, even though it won a contract to participate in a U.S. Space Force program.
YSS — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of York Space Systems, Inc. (YSS)?
As of 2026-09-07 16:24 PDT, York Space Systems, Inc. (YSS) trades at $8.96 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $8.51 to $43.45.
What is the market capitalisation of YSS?
York Space Systems, Inc. (YSS) has a market capitalisation of $1.18B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of YSS?
YSS trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -4.59. The industry average P/E is 27.38. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.66.
Is YSS a good stock to buy?
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