(DAL) Delta Air Lines - Ratings and Ratios
Air, Transportation, Passenger, Cargo, Services
DAL EPS (Earnings per Share)
DAL Revenue
Description: DAL Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) is a major American airline operating scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo globally, with a strong domestic network centered on core hubs in the US and significant international presence. The company has a diverse fleet of approximately 1,292 aircraft, indicating a substantial capacity for passenger and cargo transport.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for Delta Air Lines include load factor, yield, and revenue passenger miles (RPM), which are crucial in assessing the airlines operational efficiency and revenue generation capabilities. The companys ability to maintain a strong load factor and yield is vital in the competitive airline industry, where pricing power and capacity utilization are closely monitored. Additionally, Deltas revenue diversification through its Refinery segment and provision of aircraft maintenance services contributes to its overall financial health.
The airlines extensive network and hub positions in strategic locations such as Atlanta, Detroit, and Minneapolis-St. Paul, as well as its international presence in major cities like Amsterdam, London-Heathrow, and Tokyo, provide a solid foundation for growth. Furthermore, Deltas commitment to digital transformation through its online platforms (delta.com and the Fly Delta app) enhances customer engagement and facilitates ticket sales, underscoring the importance of technology in driving sales and improving customer experience.
From a financial perspective, Delta Air Lines market capitalization and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio are critical metrics. With a market cap of $36.375 billion and a forward P/E of 10.07, the company is valued by the market with expectations of future earnings growth. The return on equity (RoE) of 29.02% indicates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholders equity, suggesting effective management and a competitive edge in the industry.
DAL Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 40,085m |
| Sub-Industry | Passenger Airlines |
| IPO / Inception | 2007-05-03 |
DAL Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 51.8% |
| Fundamental | 73.2% |
| Dividend Rating | 48.1% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 7.57% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.50 of 5 |
DAL Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.12% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.19% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 4.41% |
| Payout Consistency | 71.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 10.8% |
DAL Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 84% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -16.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 49.2% |
| CAGR 5y | 24.86% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.52 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 2.22 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.81 |
| Alpha | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.908 |
| Volatility | 34.79% |
| Current Volume | 8356k |
| Average Volume 20d | 6517k |
| Stop Loss | 56.6 (-3.8%) |
| Signal | -0.20 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5
| Net Income (4.49b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 3.72b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.51pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -28.38% (prev -28.56%; Δ 0.19pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 7.40b > Net Income 4.49b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (17.95b) to EBITDA (8.85b) ratio: 2.03 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.38 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (652.0m) change vs 12m ago 0.62% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 25.15% (prev 26.02%; Δ -0.87pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 80.63% (prev 79.95%; Δ 0.69pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 9.04 (EBITDA TTM 8.85b / Interest Expense TTM 704.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -0.36
| (A) -0.22 = (Total Current Assets 10.98b - Total Current Liabilities 28.55b) / Total Assets 78.39b |
| (B) 0.14 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 10.83b / Total Assets 78.39b |
| (C) 0.08 = EBIT TTM 6.36b / Avg Total Assets 76.80b |
| (D) 0.10 = Book Value of Equity 5.93b / Total Liabilities 60.95b |
| Total Rating: -0.36 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 73.15
| 1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.44% = 2.22 |
| 3. FCF Margin 3.77% = 0.94 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.91 = 2.11 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.79 = 0.42 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 7.97)% = 9.97 |
| 7. RoE 29.02% = 2.42 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 57.08% = 4.28 |
| 9. EPS Trend 6.01% = 0.30 |
What is the price of DAL shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.19%, over one month by -3.72%, over three months by +24.74% and over the past year by +27.51%.
Is Delta Air Lines a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of DAL is around 58.84 USD . This means that DAL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.03%.
Is DAL a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 16
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the DAL price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 69.7 | 18.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 69.7 | 18.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 64.7 | 10% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 05:02
DAL Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 3.33b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 8.7849
P/E Forward = 9.009
P/S = 0.6473
P/B = 2.2629
P/EG = 39.2935
Beta = 1.509
Revenue TTM = 61.92b USD
EBIT TTM = 6.36b USD
EBITDA TTM = 8.85b USD
Long Term Debt = 12.84b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.96b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 15.80b USD (Calculated: Short Term 2.96b + Long Term 12.84b)
Net Debt = 17.95b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 52.55b USD (40.08b + Debt 15.80b - CCE 3.33b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 9.04 (Ebit TTM 6.36b / Interest Expense TTM 704.0m)
FCF Yield = 4.44% (FCF TTM 2.33b / Enterprise Value 52.55b)
FCF Margin = 3.77% (FCF TTM 2.33b / Revenue TTM 61.92b)
Net Margin = 7.24% (Net Income TTM 4.49b / Revenue TTM 61.92b)
Gross Margin = 25.15% ((Revenue TTM 61.92b - Cost of Revenue TTM 46.35b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 8.86 (Enterprise Value 52.55b / Book Value Of Equity 5.93b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.09% (Interest Expense 172.0m / Debt 15.80b)
Taxrate = 25.78% (1.20b / 4.66b)
NOPAT = 4.72b (EBIT 6.36b * (1 - 25.78%))
Current Ratio = 0.38 (Total Current Assets 10.98b / Total Current Liabilities 28.55b)
Debt / Equity = 0.91 (Debt 15.80b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 17.44b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.79 (Net Debt 17.95b / EBITDA 8.85b)
Debt / FCF = 6.78 (Debt 15.80b / FCF TTM 2.33b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 15.46b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.72% (Net Income 4.49b, Total Assets 78.39b )
RoE = 29.02% (Net Income TTM 4.49b / Total Stockholder Equity 15.46b)
RoCE = 22.48% (Ebit 6.36b / (Equity 15.46b + L.T.Debt 12.84b))
RoIC = 14.92% (NOPAT 4.72b / Invested Capital 31.65b)
WACC = 6.94% (E(40.08b)/V(55.89b) * Re(9.36%)) + (D(15.80b)/V(55.89b) * Rd(1.09%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 86.68 | Cagr: 0.15%
Discount Rate = 9.36% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.76% ; FCFE base≈1.84b ; Y1≈2.20b ; Y5≈3.48b
Fair Price DCF = 71.93 (DCF Value 46.97b / Shares Outstanding 652.9m; 5y FCF grow 20.74% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 6.01 | EPS CAGR: 12.74% | SUE: 0.64 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 57.08 | Revenue CAGR: 6.57% | SUE: 0.92 | # QB: 2
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