Copa Holdings SA (CPA)vsLATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LTM)
CPA
Copa Holdings SA
$127.48
-1.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.30B
LTM
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
$51.29
+1.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. generates 298% more annual revenue ($15.88B vs $3.99B). CPA leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 9.8%. CPA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. CPA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
CPA
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
LTM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-0.3%
Fair Value
$150.21
Current Price
$127.47
$22.74 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LTM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.7% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 78 in profit
Revenue surging 27.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 53.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 8.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 46.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CPA
The strongest argument for CPA centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 8.7%. Revenue growth of 25.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LTM
The strongest argument for LTM centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CPA
The primary concerns for CPA are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LTM
The primary concerns for LTM are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 4.51 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CPA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
LTM is growing revenue faster at 27.2% — sustainability is the question.
LTM generates stronger free cash flow (219M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AIRLINES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CPA scores higher overall (70/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 25.7% 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.
Copa Holdings SA
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Copa Holdings, SA, provides airline passenger and cargo services. The company is headquartered in Panama City, Panama.
Visit Website →LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
LATAM Airlines Group SA, provides passenger and cargo air transport services in Peru, Argentina, the United States, Europe, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Chile, Asia Pacific and the rest of Latin America.
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