SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES HOLDING (SNCY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SNCY - Nasdaq - US8666831057 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, SNCY scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SNCY was compared to 23 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. SNCY has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SNCY may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth This makes SNCY very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SNCY was profitable.
SNCY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SNCY 4 years were profitable.
SNCY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.40%, SNCY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.98%, SNCY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
SNCY has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: SNCY outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
SNCY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.16%. This is below the industry average of 10.40%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.87%) for SNCY is above the 3 year average (6.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.4% | ||
| ROE | 8.98% | ||
| ROIC | 6.87% |
ROA(3y)2.95%
ROA(5y)2.87%
ROE(3y)8.97%
ROE(5y)8.42%
ROIC(3y)6.16%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
SNCY has a Profit Margin of 4.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: SNCY outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
SNCY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SNCY has a Operating Margin of 9.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: SNCY outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
SNCY's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SNCY has a Gross Margin of 66.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SNCY outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SNCY has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.96% | ||
| GM | 66.64% |
OM growth 3Y15.83%
OM growth 5Y-4.1%
PM growth 3Y-27.74%
PM growth 5Y-5.64%
GM growth 3Y1.33%
GM growth 5Y2.66%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SNCY is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SNCY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SNCY has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SNCY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SNCY has an Altman-Z score of 1.33. This is a bad value and indicates that SNCY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SNCY has a better Altman-Z score (1.33) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SNCY is 4.93, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SNCY, 4.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SNCY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.93. This is amongst the best in the industry. SNCY outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
SNCY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating SNCY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SNCY (0.77) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC9.55%
2.3 Liquidity
SNCY has a Current Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that SNCY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SNCY has a Current ratio (0.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
SNCY has a Quick Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that SNCY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SNCY (0.60) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SNCY have decreased strongly by -15.91% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.48% on average over the past years.
SNCY shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.24%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.93% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.91%
EPS 3Y50.18%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y19.97%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%4.87%
3.2 Future
SNCY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 33.21% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SNCY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y44.67%
EPS Next 2Y43.31%
EPS Next 3Y33.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.94%
Revenue Next 2Y7.62%
Revenue Next 3Y8.36%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.45 indicates a reasonable valuation of SNCY.
SNCY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SNCY is cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
SNCY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.30.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.38, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SNCY.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SNCY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SNCY is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SNCY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SNCY is valued cheaper than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SNCY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SNCY may justify a higher PE ratio.
SNCY's earnings are expected to grow with 33.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)3.01
EPS Next 2Y43.31%
EPS Next 3Y33.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for SNCY!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:SNCY (6/6/2025, 2:38:08 PM)
11.595
+0.16 (+1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.82%
Inst Owner Change3.4%
Ins Owners4.78%
Ins Owner Change14.77%
Market Cap616.97M
Analysts80
Price Target17.09 (47.39%)
Short Float %6.94%
Short Ratio3.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.42%
Max EPS beat(2)34.14%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.42%
Max EPS beat(4)34.14%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)24.23%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)24.21%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)72.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.17%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.42%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)2.29%
PT rev (3m)-20.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-42.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.1 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 2.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.47 |
EPS(TTM)1.11
EY9.57%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY18.6%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY19.05%
OCF(TTM)2.83
OCFY24.41%
SpS20.5
BVpS11.33
TBVpS5.72
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)3.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.4% | ||
| ROE | 8.98% | ||
| ROCE | 9% | ||
| ROIC | 6.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.06% | ||
| OM | 9.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.96% | ||
| GM | 66.64% | ||
| FCFM | 10.77% |
ROA(3y)2.95%
ROA(5y)2.87%
ROE(3y)8.97%
ROE(5y)8.42%
ROIC(3y)6.16%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.45%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.79%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.07%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.66%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-13.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.14%
OM growth 3Y15.83%
OM growth 5Y-4.1%
PM growth 3Y-27.74%
PM growth 5Y-5.64%
GM growth 3Y1.33%
GM growth 5Y2.66%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 33.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 217.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
F-Score8
WACC9.55%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)190.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)196.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.91%
EPS 3Y50.18%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y44.67%
EPS Next 2Y43.31%
EPS Next 3Y33.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y19.97%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%4.87%
Revenue Next Year4.94%
Revenue Next 2Y7.62%
Revenue Next 3Y8.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.22%
EBIT growth 3Y38.96%
EBIT growth 5Y4.46%
EBIT Next Year118.36%
EBIT Next 3Y44.17%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y236.5%
FCF growth 3Y48.9%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.16%
OCF growth 3Y2.74%
OCF growth 5Y21.1%