COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CPA - PAP310761054 - Common Stock
120.715 USD
-0.27 (-0.22%)
Taking everything into account, CPA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPA was compared to 21 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CPA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CPA. With these ratings, CPA could be worth investigating further 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.
CPA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CPA has a better Return On Assets (10.62%) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 24.90%, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
CPA's Profit Margin of 18.34% is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPA has grown nicely.
CPA's Operating Margin of 22.10% is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPA has grown nicely.
CPA has a better Gross Margin (62.33%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPA is still creating some value.
CPA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CPA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CPA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.49 indicates that CPA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CPA has a better Altman-Z score (2.49) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
CPA has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.39. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CPA would need 3.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.39, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.69, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC8.6%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that CPA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.04, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
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 90.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CPA have decreased by -3.45% in the last year.
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.
Measured over the past years, CPA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.94% on average per year.
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 11.55% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.11%
EPS Next 2Y12.39%
EPS Next 3Y11.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.85, the valuation of CPA can be described as very cheap.
CPA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPA is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.90, CPA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.56 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPA.
CPA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPA is cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.36. CPA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPA is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPA is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.79 |
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)0.56
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y12.39%
EPS Next 3Y11.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.37%, which is a nice return.
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 2.44, CPA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.37% |
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
CPA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y12.39%
EPS Next 3Y11.55%
NYSE:CPA (10/7/2025, 9:54:19 AM)
120.715
-0.27 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.71%
Inst Owner Change0.35%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.97B
Analysts83.33
Price Target159.67 (32.27%)
Short Float %5.47%
Short Ratio5.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.37% |
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)-0.44%
PT rev (3m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.94 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.79 |
EPS(TTM)15.38
EY12.74%
EPS(NY)18.39
Fwd EY15.23%
FCF(TTM)14.72
FCFY12.2%
OCF(TTM)24.56
OCFY20.35%
SpS84.49
BVpS62.24
TBVpS59.84
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)0.61
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 | 2.49 |
F-Score5
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC1.64
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 Y14.11%
EPS Next 2Y12.39%
EPS Next 3Y11.55%
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%
Revenue Next 3Y7.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.39%
EBIT growth 3Y72.54%
EBIT growth 5Y11.57%
EBIT Next Year59.76%
EBIT Next 3Y23.94%
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%