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AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AAL - US02376R1023 - Common Stock

15.33 USD
+0.19 (+1.25%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 4:07:47 PM
15.32 USD
-0.01 (-0.07%)
After Hours: 12/30/2025, 4:07:47 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

AAL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AAL while its profitability can be described as average. AAL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AAL had positive earnings in the past year.
AAL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AAL reported negative net income in multiple years.
AAL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
AAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.97%, AAL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
AAL has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.48%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AAL is below the industry average of 8.38%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.97%
ROE N/A
ROIC 4.48%
ROA(3y)0.96%
ROA(5y)-2.89%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.54%
ROIC(5y)N/A
AAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of AAL (1.11%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AAL has declined.
AAL has a Operating Margin (4.22%) which is in line with its industry peers.
AAL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AAL has a better Gross Margin (65.01%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AAL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.22%
PM (TTM) 1.11%
GM 65.01%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-5.79%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-15.78%
GM growth 3Y3.63%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
AAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AAL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AAL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AAL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AAL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AAL Yearly Shares OutstandingAAL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
AAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.71, we must say that AAL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
AAL has a Altman-Z score (0.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AAL has a debt to FCF ratio of 32.56. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AAL would need 32.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AAL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (32.56) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 32.56
Altman-Z 0.71
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.17%
AAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

AAL has a Current Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that AAL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AAL has a Current ratio (0.54) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that AAL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AAL (0.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.42
AAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AAL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.64%.
AAL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.21% yearly.
AAL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.27%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.44% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.64%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-17.21%
EPS Q2Q%-156.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y21.96%
Revenue growth 5Y3.44%
Sales Q2Q%0.32%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, AAL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-67.3%
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y10.45%
EPS Next 5Y17.02%
Revenue Next Year1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4.07%
Revenue Next 3Y4.37%
Revenue Next 5Y3.2%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
AAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B
AAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 5 -5 -10 -15 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.60 indicates a correct valuation of AAL.
AAL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AAL is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.84, AAL is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.29, the valuation of AAL can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AAL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AAL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.6
Fwd PE 8.29
AAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AAL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AAL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.47
EV/EBITDA 5.4
AAL Per share dataAAL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y10.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AAL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC

NASDAQ:AAL (12/30/2025, 4:07:47 PM)

After market: 15.32 -0.01 (-0.07%)

15.33

+0.19 (+1.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-21 2026-01-21/amc
Inst Owners70.27%
Inst Owner Change6.95%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0.72%
Market Cap10.12B
Revenue(TTM)54.29B
Net Income(TTM)602.00M
Analysts71.85
Price Target15.92 (3.85%)
Short Float %7.98%
Short Ratio0.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)29.97%
Min EPS beat(2)20.33%
Max EPS beat(2)39.61%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)25.7%
Min EPS beat(4)9.67%
Max EPS beat(4)39.61%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)44.85%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)34.95%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)28.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.52%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.53%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.53%
PT rev (1m)7.22%
PT rev (3m)17.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-29.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)45.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.6
Fwd PE 8.29
P/S 0.19
P/FCF 11.47
P/OCF 2.68
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.4
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY6.85%
EPS(NY)1.85
Fwd EY12.06%
FCF(TTM)1.34
FCFY8.72%
OCF(TTM)5.71
OCFY37.27%
SpS82.25
BVpS-6
TBVpS-15.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.97%
ROE N/A
ROCE 6.11%
ROIC 4.48%
ROICexc 5.6%
ROICexgc 7.04%
OM 4.22%
PM (TTM) 1.11%
GM 65.01%
FCFM 1.62%
ROA(3y)0.96%
ROA(5y)-2.89%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.54%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.89%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.52%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.55%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.25%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y2.18%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-5.79%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-15.78%
GM growth 3Y3.63%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 32.56
Debt/EBITDA 5.54
Cap/Depr 128.69%
Cap/Sales 5.32%
Interest Coverage 1.31
Cash Conversion 83.12%
Profit Quality 146.51%
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.42
Altman-Z 0.71
F-Score7
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)120.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.64%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-17.21%
EPS Q2Q%-156.67%
EPS Next Y-67.3%
EPS Next 2Y-1.62%
EPS Next 3Y10.45%
EPS Next 5Y17.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y21.96%
Revenue growth 5Y3.44%
Sales Q2Q%0.32%
Revenue Next Year1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4.07%
Revenue Next 3Y4.37%
Revenue Next 5Y3.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.23%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.55%
EBIT Next Year30.87%
EBIT Next 3Y24.28%
EBIT Next 5Y27.46%
FCF growth 1Y-64.31%
FCF growth 3Y64.51%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-24.52%
OCF growth 3Y78.19%
OCF growth 5Y0.87%

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC / AAL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AAL.


What is the valuation status of AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of AAL stock?

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) is 14.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.55.


What is the expected EPS growth for AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) is expected to decline by -67.3% in the next year.