RKLB is trading at $73.35, down 3.3% today as investors reassess the stock's premium valuation following a period of high volatility.
- The stock trades at a forward P/S ratio of 44.79X, significantly higher than the aerospace-defense industry average of 12.32X, while operating costs have climbed 45.6% year-over-year.
- Despite strong operational momentum and the completion of its 81st Electron launch in January, continued losses are tempering enthusiasm for the stock at current price levels.
- While 11 analysts maintain a consensus Buy rating, many caution that the recent surge to $75.84 has created a challenging entry point for new investors.