COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CPA - PAP310761054 - Common Stock
117.35 USD
-0.55 (-0.47%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CPA. CPA was compared to 22 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. CPA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CPA. These ratings could make CPA a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CPA was profitable.
CPA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CPA 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CPA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.62%, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CPA (24.90%) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CPA (14.13%) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPA is in line with the industry average of 14.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.62% | ||
| ROE | 24.9% | ||
| ROIC | 14.13% |
ROA(3y)9.3%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)24.4%
ROE(5y)5.85%
ROIC(3y)14.48%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CPA (18.34%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CPA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.10%, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPA has grown nicely.
CPA has a Gross Margin of 62.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPA outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
CPA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.34% | ||
| GM | 62.33% |
OM growth 3Y31.04%
OM growth 5Y6.32%
PM growth 3Y82.55%
PM growth 5Y14.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.26%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CPA 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 CPA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CPA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CPA has an Altman-Z score of 2.47. This is not the best score and indicates that CPA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CPA has a Altman-Z score of 2.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPA is 3.39, which is a good value as it means it would take CPA, 3.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.39, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating CPA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CPA (0.69) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC9.05%
2.3 Liquidity
CPA has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that CPA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPA has a Current ratio of 1.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CPA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPA's Quick ratio of 0.93 is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CPA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.45%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, CPA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.52% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.94% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.45%
EPS 3Y492.5%
EPS 5Y12.92%
EPS Q2Q%25.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.52%
Revenue growth 3Y31.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.83%
3.2 Future
CPA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.47% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.17%
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y7.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.63 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, CPA is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.43, the valuation of CPA can be described as very cheap.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, CPA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPA is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CPA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.66%, CPA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.74, CPA pays a better dividend. On top of this CPA pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, CPA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.66% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CPA grows each year by 17.30%, which is quite nice.
CPA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CPA decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The dividend of CPA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
NYSE:CPA (8/27/2025, 10:46:05 AM)
117.35
-0.55 (-0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.95%
Inst Owner Change1.71%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.83B
Analysts83.33
Price Target160.38 (36.67%)
Short Float %5.92%
Short Ratio5.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.66% |
Yearly Dividend6.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.3%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.57%
Min EPS beat(2)6.41%
Max EPS beat(2)6.74%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.23%
Max EPS beat(4)6.74%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.32%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.51%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)40.4%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.5%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.38%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.64%
PT rev (1m)0.74%
PT rev (3m)3.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.43 | ||
| P/S | 1.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.78 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | 1.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.68 |
EPS(TTM)15.38
EY13.11%
EPS(NY)18.25
Fwd EY15.55%
FCF(TTM)14.72
FCFY12.55%
OCF(TTM)24.56
OCFY20.93%
SpS84.49
BVpS62.24
TBVpS59.84
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)0.59
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.62% | ||
| ROE | 24.9% | ||
| ROCE | 16.6% | ||
| ROIC | 14.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.54% | ||
| OM | 22.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.34% | ||
| GM | 62.33% | ||
| FCFM | 17.42% |
ROA(3y)9.3%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)24.4%
ROE(5y)5.85%
ROIC(3y)14.48%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)19.38%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)20.04%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.01%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y42.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.63%
OM growth 3Y31.04%
OM growth 5Y6.32%
PM growth 3Y82.55%
PM growth 5Y14.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.26%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
F-Score5
WACC9.05%
ROIC/WACC1.56
Cap/Depr(3y)168.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.7%
Profit Quality(3y)92.06%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.45%
EPS 3Y492.5%
EPS 5Y12.92%
EPS Q2Q%25.35%
EPS Next Y14.17%
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.52%
Revenue growth 3Y31.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.83%
Revenue Next Year5%
Revenue Next 2Y7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y7.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.39%
EBIT growth 3Y72.54%
EBIT growth 5Y11.57%
EBIT Next Year59.1%
EBIT Next 3Y23.74%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.84%
FCF growth 3Y5.63%
FCF growth 5Y-13.35%
OCF growth 1Y18.74%
OCF growth 3Y25.25%
OCF growth 5Y4.9%