American Airlines Group (AAL)vsAllegiant Travel Company (ALGT)
AAL
American Airlines Group
$10.74
+0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.09B
ALGT
Allegiant Travel Company
$84.89
+1.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Airlines Group generates 1996% more annual revenue ($54.63B vs $2.61B). AAL leads profitability with a 0.2% profit margin vs -1.7%. AAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.09. ALGT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
AAL
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
ALGT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1137.1%
Fair Value
$1.16
Current Price
$10.74
$9.58 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ALGT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
2.5% revenue growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
4.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAL
The strongest argument for AAL centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ALGT
The strongest argument for ALGT centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AAL
The primary concerns for AAL are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 63.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ALGT
The primary concerns for ALGT are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.71 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAL profiles as a value stock while ALGT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALGT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
ALGT is growing revenue faster at 4.5% — sustainability is the question.
ALGT generates stronger free cash flow (90M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALGT scores higher overall (48/100 vs 44/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
American Airlines Group
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
American Airlines Group Inc. is an American publicly traded airline holding company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Allegiant Travel Company
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Allegiant Travel Company, a leisure travel company, provides travel products and services to residents of underserved cities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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