SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES HOLDING (SNCY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SNCY - US8666831057 - Common Stock
13.01 USD
-0.09 (-0.69%)
Taking everything into account, SNCY scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SNCY was compared to 21 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. SNCY scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SNCY may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make SNCY suitable 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.
SNCY had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SNCY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SNCY has a better Return On Assets (3.79%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SNCY (9.61%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SNCY (7.19%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SNCY is significantly below the industry average of 14.49%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.16%) for SNCY is below the current ROIC(7.19%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.79% | ||
| ROE | 9.61% | ||
| ROIC | 7.19% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.35%, SNCY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SNCY has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 10.25%, SNCY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SNCY has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 67.78%, SNCY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SNCY has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.35% | ||
| GM | 67.78% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SNCY is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SNCY has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SNCY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
SNCY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SNCY has an Altman-Z score of 1.46. 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 (1.46) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SNCY is 4.12, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SNCY, 4.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.12, SNCY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that SNCY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SNCY has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC9.34%
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that SNCY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SNCY has a Quick ratio (0.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SNCY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.43%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, SNCY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.48% on average per year.
SNCY shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.76%.
SNCY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.43%
EPS 3Y50.18%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y19.97%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%3.63%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 33.57% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
SNCY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.32%
EPS Next 2Y38.28%
EPS Next 3Y33.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.3%
Revenue Next 2Y7.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.97%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.93 indicates a reasonable valuation of SNCY.
SNCY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SNCY is cheaper than 76.19% 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 27.27.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.48 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SNCY.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SNCY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.77, SNCY is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SNCY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SNCY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SNCY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SNCY's earnings are expected to grow with 33.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)3.15
EPS Next 2Y38.28%
EPS Next 3Y33.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SNCY does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:SNCY (9/16/2025, 12:03:48 PM)
13.01
-0.09 (-0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners113.45%
Inst Owner Change4%
Ins Owners4.41%
Ins Owner Change8.75%
Market Cap693.69M
Analysts80
Price Target16.83 (29.36%)
Short Float %9.48%
Short Ratio5.09
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)7.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.42%
Max EPS beat(2)15.77%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.42%
Max EPS beat(4)34.14%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)26.63%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)36.28%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)64.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.92%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.27%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-53.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.28 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 2.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.73 |
EPS(TTM)1.19
EY9.15%
EPS(NY)2.01
Fwd EY15.43%
FCF(TTM)2.47
FCFY19.02%
OCF(TTM)3.04
OCFY23.39%
SpS20.63
BVpS11.5
TBVpS5.92
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)3.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.79% | ||
| ROE | 9.61% | ||
| ROCE | 9.42% | ||
| ROIC | 7.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.31% | ||
| OM | 10.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.35% | ||
| GM | 67.78% | ||
| FCFM | 11.99% |
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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 224.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
F-Score9
WACC9.34%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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)21.43%
EPS 3Y50.18%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
EPS Next Y19.32%
EPS Next 2Y38.28%
EPS Next 3Y33.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y19.97%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%3.63%
Revenue Next Year4.3%
Revenue Next 2Y7.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.81%
EBIT growth 3Y38.96%
EBIT growth 5Y4.46%
EBIT Next Year103.42%
EBIT Next 3Y41.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y332.69%
FCF growth 3Y48.9%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-12.77%
OCF growth 3Y2.74%
OCF growth 5Y21.1%