American Airlines Group (AAL)vsCopa Holdings SA (CPA)
AAL
American Airlines Group
$10.43
-3.43%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.17B
CPA
Copa Holdings SA
$108.98
-1.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Airlines Group generates 1410% more annual revenue ($54.63B vs $3.62B). AAL leads profitability with a 20.0% profit margin vs 18.6%. AAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.09. CPA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
AAL
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
CPA
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1076.2%
Fair Value
$1.22
Current Price
$10.43
$9.21 premium
Margin of Safety
+40.6%
Fair Value
$253.50
Current Price
$108.98
$144.52 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Areas to Watch
2.5% revenue growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 3.6%
Weak financial health signals
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAL
The strongest argument for AAL centers on PEG Ratio, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.0% and operating margin at 3.6%. PEG of 0.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CPA
The strongest argument for CPA centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.6% and operating margin at 22.5%. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AAL
The primary concerns for AAL are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. A P/E of 60.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CPA
The primary concerns for CPA are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAL profiles as a value stock while CPA is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
CPA is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
CPA generates stronger free cash flow (352M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CPA scores higher overall (77/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 18.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" 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.
Copa Holdings SA
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Copa Holdings, SA, provides airline passenger and cargo services. The company is headquartered in Panama City, Panama.
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