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AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

15.73 USD
-0.26 (-1.63%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:23:48 PM
15.82 USD
+0.09 (+0.57%)
Pre-Market: 1/9/2026, 4:56:58 AM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall AAL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated AAL 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AAL was profitable.
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.
Of the past 5 years AAL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

AAL has a better Return On Assets (0.97%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
AAL's Return On Invested Capital of 4.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AAL outperforms 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.11%, AAL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AAL has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.22%, AAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
AAL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 65.01%, AAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for AAL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AAL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AAL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AAL Yearly Shares OutstandingAAL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

AAL has an Altman-Z score of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that AAL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
AAL has a Altman-Z score (0.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AAL is 32.56, which is on the high side as it means it would take AAL, 32.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AAL's Debt to FCF ratio of 32.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AAL outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 32.56
Altman-Z 0.72
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.27%
AAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that AAL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AAL (0.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AAL has a Quick 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.
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 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%.
The earnings per share for AAL have been decreasing by -17.21% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.27% in the past year.
AAL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.44% yearly.
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

AAL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.02% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.20% on average over the next years.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
AAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.98, the valuation of AAL can be described as correct.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AAL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, AAL is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.51 indicates a reasonable valuation of AAL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AAL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.70, AAL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.98
Fwd PE 8.51
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

63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AAL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AAL indicates a rather cheap valuation: AAL is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.77
EV/EBITDA 5.49
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

No dividends for AAL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC

NASDAQ:AAL (1/8/2026, 8:23:48 PM)

Premarket: 15.82 +0.09 (+0.57%)

15.73

-0.26 (-1.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-22 2026-01-22/amc
Inst Owners70.53%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change0.72%
Market Cap10.38B
Revenue(TTM)54.29B
Net Income(TTM)602.00M
Analysts71.85
Price Target15.92 (1.21%)
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)15.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)45.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.98
Fwd PE 8.51
P/S 0.19
P/FCF 11.77
P/OCF 2.75
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.49
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY6.68%
EPS(NY)1.85
Fwd EY11.75%
FCF(TTM)1.34
FCFY8.49%
OCF(TTM)5.71
OCFY36.32%
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 0.72
F-Score7
WACC7.27%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 financial health of AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) stock?

The financial health rating of AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AAL stock?

The dividend rating of AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.