Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT)vsUnited Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL)
ALGT
Allegiant Travel Company
$78.27
+2.89%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.08B
UAL
United Airlines Holdings Inc
$109.82
+3.13%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $35.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
United Airlines Holdings Inc generates 2073% more annual revenue ($62.90B vs $2.89B). UAL leads profitability with a 5.6% profit margin vs 0.9%. ALGT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. ALGT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
ALGT
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
UAL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+22.5%
Fair Value
$141.05
Current Price
$78.27
$62.78 discount
Margin of Safety
-55.8%
Fair Value
$68.74
Current Price
$109.82
$41.08 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 36.9% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 32.6% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.0% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -3.1% — below average capital efficiency
5.6% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 17.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALGT
The strongest argument for ALGT centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 36.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UAL
The strongest argument for UAL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 16.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALGT
The primary concerns for ALGT are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 65.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : UAL
The primary concerns for UAL are Profit Margin, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALGT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while UAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALGT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
ALGT is growing revenue faster at 36.9% — sustainability is the question.
UAL generates stronger free cash flow (267M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALGT scores higher overall (70/100 vs 57/100) and 36.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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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INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as United Continental Holdings, Inc., UAL Corporation, Allegis Corporation and founded originally as UAL, Inc.) is a publicly traded airline holding company headquartered in the Willis Tower in Chicago. UAH owns and operates United Airlines, Inc.
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