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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA-ADR (LTM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LTM - US51817R1068 - ADR

63.62 USD
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Last: 1/23/2026, 8:13:11 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LTM. LTM was compared to 22 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LTM get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LTM is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LTM has reported negative net income.
  • LTM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years LTM reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LTM reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
LTM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLTM 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 2B -2B -4B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.05%, LTM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LTM has a better Return On Equity (127.90%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • LTM has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.79%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.05%
ROE 127.9%
ROIC 15.79%
ROA(3y)6.84%
ROA(5y)-8.7%
ROE(3y)1143.97%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LTM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLTM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1K 2K 3K

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.88%, LTM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LTM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of LTM (14.24%) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LTM has grown nicely.
  • LTM's Gross Margin of 27.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LTM is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • LTM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.24%
PM (TTM) 8.88%
GM 27.19%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y9.93%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y32.12%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y3.89%
LTM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLTM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • LTM 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 LTM remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LTM has more shares outstanding
  • LTM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LTM Yearly Shares OutstandingLTM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
LTM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLTM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • LTM has an Altman-Z score of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that LTM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of LTM (1.65) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LTM is 5.56, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LTM, 5.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.56, LTM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 7.40 is on the high side and indicates that LTM has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 7.40, LTM is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 7.4
Debt/FCF 5.56
Altman-Z 1.65
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC10.16%
LTM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLTM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.60 indicates that LTM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.60, LTM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LTM has a Quick Ratio of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that LTM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.53, LTM is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.6
Quick Ratio 0.53
LTM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLTM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LTM have decreased strongly by -100.00% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, LTM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -50.65% on average per year.
  • LTM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.24%.
  • LTM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-50.65%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.24%
Revenue growth 3Y37.99%
Revenue growth 5Y4.97%
Sales Q2Q%17.06%

3.2 Future

  • LTM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.41% yearly.
  • LTM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.34%
EPS Next 2Y16.34%
EPS Next 3Y26.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.14%
Revenue Next 2Y8.25%
Revenue Next 3Y7.95%
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 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 accelerating.
LTM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLTM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B
LTM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLTM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 500 -500 1K

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 45.13 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LTM.
  • LTM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, LTM is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 45.13
LTM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLTM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

  • LTM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LTM is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.5
EV/EBITDA N/A
LTM Per share dataLTM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • LTM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • LTM's earnings are expected to grow with 26.41% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.34%
EPS Next 3Y26.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.87%, LTM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.86, LTM pays a better dividend. On top of this LTM pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LTM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.87%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LTM decreases each year by -47.04%.
  • LTM has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-47.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
LTM Yearly Dividends per shareLTM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2019 2020 2022 2024 2025 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08

5.3 Sustainability

  • LTM pays out 25.08% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.08%
EPS Next 2Y16.34%
EPS Next 3Y26.41%
LTM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLTM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2B -4B
LTM Dividend Payout.LTM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LTM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA-ADR / LTM FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LTM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LTM.


What is the valuation status of LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA-ADR (LTM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA-ADR (LTM). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA-ADR?

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA-ADR (LTM) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA-ADR?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LATAM AIRLINES GROUP SA-ADR (LTM) is expected to grow by 35.34% in the next year.