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Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Delta Air Lines Inc stock (DAL) is currently trading at $67.99. Delta Air Lines Inc PE ratio is 8.70. Delta Air Lines Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.69. Analyst consensus price target for DAL is $79.97. WallStSmart rates DAL as Moderate Buy.

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DAL

Delta Air Lines Inc

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$67.99
$1.34 (2.01%)
52W$34.32
$76.18
Target$79.97+17.6%

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DAL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)

Margin of Safety
+80.1%
Strong Buy Zone
DAL Fair Value
$358.49
Graham Formula
Current Price
$67.99
$290.50 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $358.49
Overvalued
Price $67.99
Graham IV $358.49
Analyst $79.97

DAL trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $358.49, offering a 80% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

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

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Smart Analysis

Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Strong Buy
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 market cap, return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around peg ratio and operating margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 9.5/10
Return on EquityProfitability
27.70%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $28 in profit

Price/SalesValuation
0.6910/10

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

EPS GrowthGrowth
44.60%10/10

Earnings per share surging 44.60% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
86.54%10/10

86.54% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$43.53B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Price/BookValuation
1.998/10

Trading at 1.99x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
8.7
Undervalued
Forward P/E
9.93
Attractive
Trailing P/E
8.7
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.687
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.906
Undervalued
DAL Target Price
$79.97
19% Upside

Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 2.5/10
PEG RatioValuation
39.292/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Operating MarginProfitability
8.93%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Revenue GrowthGrowth
2.90%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 2.90% annually

Profit MarginProfitability
7.90%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 67/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 2.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.69), Price/Book (1.99) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 27.70%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 44.60%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (39.29) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 8.93%, Profit Margin at 7.90%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 27.70% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.90% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Price/Sales) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

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.

DAL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

DAL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.69x sits near its historical average of 0.62x (59th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 71% below its historical high of 2.4x set in May 2021, and 525% above its historical low of 0.11x in Jun 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.5x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) · INDUSTRIALSAIRLINES

The Big Picture

Delta Air Lines Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 63.4B with 290% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.9%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 290% YoY, reaching 63.4B. This pace significantly outperforms most AIRLINES peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 2770.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Delta Air Lines Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Delta Air Lines Inc maintain 290%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor AIRLINES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Delta Air Lines Inc.

Bottom Line

Delta Air Lines Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 290% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 7.9% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

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 Delta Air Lines Inc(DAL)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

AIRLINES

Country

USA

Delta Air Lines, Inc., typically referred to as Delta, is one of the major airlines of the United States and a legacy carrier. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.