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SKYWEST INC (SKYW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SKYW - US8308791024 - Common Stock

99.34 USD
+3.15 (+3.27%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 8:12:54 PM
99.34 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/25/2025, 8:12:54 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SKYW. SKYW was compared to 22 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. SKYW scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on SKYW. This makes SKYW very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SKYW was profitable.
In the past year SKYW had a positive cash flow from operations.
SKYW had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
SKYW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SKYW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSKYW 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 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

SKYW's Return On Assets of 5.69% is amongst the best of the industry. SKYW outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.80%, SKYW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
SKYW has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: SKYW outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SKYW is significantly below the industry average of 13.76%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.18%) for SKYW is above the 3 year average (3.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.69%
ROE 15.8%
ROIC 8.18%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.49%
ROE(3y)6.05%
ROE(5y)4.54%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)N/A
SKYW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSKYW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

SKYW's Profit Margin of 10.62% is amongst the best of the industry. SKYW outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SKYW has declined.
SKYW has a Operating Margin of 15.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SKYW outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
SKYW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SKYW (73.08%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SKYW has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.23%
PM (TTM) 10.62%
GM 73.08%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-4.69%
PM growth 3Y30.45%
PM growth 5Y-4.37%
GM growth 3Y7.76%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
SKYW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSKYW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SKYW is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SKYW has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SKYW has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SKYW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SKYW Yearly Shares OutstandingSKYW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
SKYW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSKYW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.81 indicates that SKYW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.81, SKYW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
SKYW has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.85. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SKYW would need 9.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SKYW's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.85 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SKYW outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that SKYW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.78, SKYW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 9.85
Altman-Z 1.81
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC8.03%
SKYW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSKYW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

SKYW has a Current Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that SKYW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SKYW has a better Current ratio (0.73) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
SKYW has a Quick Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that SKYW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SKYW has a better Quick ratio (0.63) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.63
SKYW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSKYW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 79.15% over the past year.
SKYW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.42% yearly.
SKYW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.27%.
SKYW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)79.15%
EPS 3Y30.83%
EPS 5Y4.42%
EPS Q2Q%30.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.27%
Revenue growth 3Y9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y3.49%
Sales Q2Q%15.04%

3.2 Future

SKYW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.40% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y34.06%
EPS Next 2Y20.64%
EPS Next 3Y16.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.38%
Revenue Next 2Y9.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SKYW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSKYW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
SKYW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSKYW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.48, which indicates a very decent valuation of SKYW.
SKYW's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SKYW is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
SKYW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.79, which indicates a very decent valuation of SKYW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SKYW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SKYW is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SKYW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.48
Fwd PE 8.79
SKYW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSKYW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

SKYW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SKYW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SKYW is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.83
EV/EBITDA 5.27
SKYW Per share dataSKYW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SKYW's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SKYW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SKYW's earnings are expected to grow with 16.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)2.15
EPS Next 2Y20.64%
EPS Next 3Y16.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for SKYW!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SKYWEST INC

NASDAQ:SKYW (11/25/2025, 8:12:54 PM)

After market: 99.34 0 (0%)

99.34

+3.15 (+3.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners92.54%
Inst Owner Change0.34%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change-9.68%
Market Cap4.01B
Revenue(TTM)3.98B
Net Income(TTM)407.91M
Analysts83.64
Price Target136.27 (37.18%)
Short Float %2.73%
Short Ratio3.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)17.97%
Min EPS beat(2)16.19%
Max EPS beat(2)19.75%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.53%
Min EPS beat(4)10.29%
Max EPS beat(4)27.88%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)36.93%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)-57.69%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)226.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.42%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.42%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.19%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.68%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.92%
PT rev (1m)1.37%
PT rev (3m)1.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.48
Fwd PE 8.79
P/S 1.04
P/FCF 15.83
P/OCF 5.03
P/B 1.55
P/tB 1.55
EV/EBITDA 5.27
EPS(TTM)10.48
EY10.55%
EPS(NY)11.31
Fwd EY11.38%
FCF(TTM)6.28
FCFY6.32%
OCF(TTM)19.75
OCFY19.88%
SpS95.12
BVpS63.95
TBVpS63.95
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)2.15
Graham Number122.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.69%
ROE 15.8%
ROCE 10.23%
ROIC 8.18%
ROICexc 9.38%
ROICexgc 9.38%
OM 15.23%
PM (TTM) 10.62%
GM 73.08%
FCFM 6.6%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.49%
ROE(3y)6.05%
ROE(5y)4.54%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.66%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)4.66%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.49%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.35%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y2.35%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-4.69%
PM growth 3Y30.45%
PM growth 5Y-4.37%
GM growth 3Y7.76%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 9.85
Debt/EBITDA 2.07
Cap/Depr 141.75%
Cap/Sales 14.17%
Interest Coverage 5.41
Cash Conversion 82.32%
Profit Quality 62.13%
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.63
Altman-Z 1.81
F-Score8
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)113.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)79.15%
EPS 3Y30.83%
EPS 5Y4.42%
EPS Q2Q%30.09%
EPS Next Y34.06%
EPS Next 2Y20.64%
EPS Next 3Y16.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.27%
Revenue growth 3Y9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y3.49%
Sales Q2Q%15.04%
Revenue Next Year15.38%
Revenue Next 2Y9.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y97.6%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-1.36%
EBIT Next Year110.3%
EBIT Next 3Y33.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y96%
FCF growth 3Y34.28%
FCF growth 5Y125.11%
OCF growth 1Y33.35%
OCF growth 3Y-5.93%
OCF growth 5Y-0.8%

SKYWEST INC / SKYW FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SKYW stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for SKYWEST INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SKYWEST INC (SKYW). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SKYWEST INC?

SKYWEST INC (SKYW) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of SKYWEST INC (SKYW) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SKYWEST INC (SKYW) is 9.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.55.


What is the earnings growth outlook for SKYWEST INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SKYWEST INC (SKYW) is expected to grow by 34.06% in the next year.