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American Airlines Group (AAL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

American Airlines Group stock (AAL) is currently trading at $10.74. American Airlines Group PE ratio is 63.18. American Airlines Group PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.13. Analyst consensus price target for AAL is $16.03. WallStSmart rates AAL as Sell.

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AAL

American Airlines Group

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$10.74
$0.03 (0.28%)
52W$8.50
$16.50
Target$16.03+49.3%

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AAL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · American Airlines Group (AAL)

Margin of Safety
-1137.1%
Significantly Overvalued
AAL Fair Value
$1.16
Graham Formula
Current Price
$10.74
$9.58 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $1.16
Overvalued
Price $10.74
Graham IV $1.16
Analyst $16.03

AAL trades 1137% above its Graham fair value of $1.16, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

American Airlines Group (AAL) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

43
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and price/book. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

American Airlines Group (AAL) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.0910/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.1310/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
71.17%10/10

71.17% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$7.09B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
6.27
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.13
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.694
Undervalued
AAL Target Price
$16.03
19% Upside

American Airlines Group (AAL) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 1.4/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-83.10%0/10

Earnings declining -83.10%, profits shrinking

Operating MarginProfitability
3.62%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Price/BookValuation
78.852/10

Very expensive at 78.8x book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
2.50%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 2.50% annually

Profit MarginProfitability
0.20%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
63.18
Overvalued
Trailing P/E
63.18
Overvalued

American Airlines Group (AAL) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 43/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.09), Price/Sales (0.13) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (78.85) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.50%, EPS Growth at -83.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 3.62%, Profit Margin at 0.20%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at 3.62% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

AAL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

AAL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.13x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.3x (31th percentile). The current valuation is 89% below its historical high of 1.2x set in May 2021, and 1200% above its historical low of 0.01x in Jun 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for American Airlines Group (AAL) · INDUSTRIALSAIRLINES

The Big Picture

American Airlines Group is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 54.6B with 250% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 20.0% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 250% YoY, reaching 54.6B. This pace significantly outperforms most AIRLINES peers.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -1.9B, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 83% YoY while revenue grew 250%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can American Airlines Group maintain 250%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 63.2x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Sector dynamics: monitor AIRLINES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact American Airlines Group.

Bottom Line

American Airlines Group offers an attractive blend of growth (250% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About American Airlines Group(AAL)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

AIRLINES

Country

USA

American Airlines Group Inc. is an American publicly traded airline holding company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.