DELTA AIR LINES INC (1DAL.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1DAL - US2473617023 - Common Stock
50.43 EUR
+7.84 (+18.39%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to 1DAL. 1DAL was compared to 12 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. While 1DAL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 1DAL does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1DAL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1DAL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years 1DAL 4 years were profitable.
1DAL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 1DAL (5.81%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 24.60%, 1DAL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.24%, 1DAL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
1DAL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.72%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.93%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.72%) for 1DAL is below the current ROIC(9.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.81% | ||
| ROE | 24.6% | ||
| ROIC | 9.24% |
ROA(3y)4.22%
ROA(5y)-0.83%
ROE(3y)28.04%
ROE(5y)-143.21%
ROIC(3y)8.72%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.36%, 1DAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
1DAL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
1DAL has a Operating Margin of 9.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1DAL outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1DAL has declined.
The Gross Margin of 1DAL (50.76%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
1DAL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.36% | ||
| GM | 50.76% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-7.25%
PM growth 3Y81.6%
PM growth 5Y-11.17%
GM growth 3Y9.2%
GM growth 5Y-1.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
1DAL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1DAL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1DAL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1DAL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that 1DAL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.38, 1DAL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1DAL is 4.84, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1DAL, 4.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1DAL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.84. This is in the better half of the industry: 1DAL outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that 1DAL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1DAL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68 is amongst the best of the industry. 1DAL outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC8.84%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.40 indicates that 1DAL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1DAL's Current ratio of 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1DAL is outperformed by 92.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.34 indicates that 1DAL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1DAL has a worse Quick ratio (0.34) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.48% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1DAL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.42% on average per year.
1DAL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.33%.
Measured over the past years, 1DAL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.48%
EPS 3Y129.66%
EPS 5Y-3.42%
EPS Q2Q%14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.33%
Revenue growth 3Y27.27%
Revenue growth 5Y5.57%
Sales Q2Q%-3.06%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -12.89% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
1DAL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.03%
EPS Next 2Y6.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
EPS Next 5Y-12.89%
Revenue Next Year2.37%
Revenue Next 2Y4.08%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y2.99%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.62, the valuation of 1DAL can be described as very reasonable.
1DAL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1DAL is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.69, 1DAL is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.45, which indicates a very decent valuation of 1DAL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1DAL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1DAL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say 1DAL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1DAL indicates a rather expensive valuation: 1DAL more expensive than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1DAL is valued a bit more expensive than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1DAL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1DAL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.14, 1DAL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, 1DAL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1DAL decreases each year by -17.61%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.61%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
1DAL pays out 8.94% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
1DAL's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP8.94%
EPS Next 2Y6.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
BIT:1DAL (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
50.43
+7.84 (+18.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.93B
Analysts82.22
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.61%
DP8.94%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.89%
Min EPS beat(2)1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)10.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.85%
Min EPS beat(4)1.25%
Max EPS beat(4)19.21%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.83%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.77%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)6.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.8%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.95%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.13%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.04%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.82 | ||
| P/B | 2.04 | ||
| P/tB | 12.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
EPS(TTM)5.24
EY10.39%
EPS(NY)5.97
Fwd EY11.84%
FCF(TTM)4.03
FCFY7.99%
OCF(TTM)10.46
OCFY20.74%
SpS82.49
BVpS24.68
TBVpS4.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.81% | ||
| ROE | 24.6% | ||
| ROCE | 11.82% | ||
| ROIC | 9.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.9% | ||
| OM | 9.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.36% | ||
| GM | 50.76% | ||
| FCFM | 4.89% |
ROA(3y)4.22%
ROA(5y)-0.83%
ROE(3y)28.04%
ROE(5y)-143.21%
ROIC(3y)8.72%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.58%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)15.08%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.15%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.42%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-7.25%
PM growth 3Y81.6%
PM growth 5Y-11.17%
GM growth 3Y9.2%
GM growth 5Y-1.79%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 195.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 66.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
F-Score6
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)244.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)195.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.41%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.48%
EPS 3Y129.66%
EPS 5Y-3.42%
EPS Q2Q%14%
EPS Next Y-6.03%
EPS Next 2Y6.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
EPS Next 5Y-12.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.33%
Revenue growth 3Y27.27%
Revenue growth 5Y5.57%
Sales Q2Q%-3.06%
Revenue Next Year2.37%
Revenue Next 2Y4.08%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y2.99%
EBIT growth 1Y8.43%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.08%
EBIT Next Year35.33%
EBIT Next 3Y19.26%
EBIT Next 5Y16.47%
FCF growth 1Y159.19%
FCF growth 3Y453.65%
FCF growth 5Y-3.73%
OCF growth 1Y12.23%
OCF growth 3Y34.97%
OCF growth 5Y-0.97%