Rocket Lab: A Mini-SpaceX In The Making, But Execution Risks Remain

2025-02-26 13:53:21 ET

Summary

• Rocket Lab is actively expanding its activities, developing sales of space components, creating satellite platforms, and providing orbital support services to cover the entire cycle "from rocket to satellite".
• If Neutron's debut is successful, annual revenue could grow dramatically, although the project itself carries some technological risks.
• The company is very expensive in terms of multipliers, which may indicate that investors expect a great future from Rocket Lab.
• I assign a "Hold" rating to Rocket Lab shares with an investment horizon of at least 5-10 years.

Investment Thesis

My investment thesis on Rocket Lab (RKLB) is that the company is much more than just an Electron rocket. Yes, Electron is flying steadily and has already launched over 170 satellites into orbit, but the lion's share of revenue comes from Space Services, where the company sells high-margin space components and satellite assembly/management services....

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