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VLRS·$7.51-$0.21 (-2.72%)

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS)

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879M

Mkt Cap

7.0x

P/E

$7.51

-$0.21 (-2.72%)

Business Description

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. operates in the Air Transportation, Scheduled industry, Industrials sector. Full business description from SEC filing not yet available.

Financial Data

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) key financial metrics — TTM, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020
Metric	TTM	FY2024	FY2023	FY2022	FY2021	FY2020
Revenue	1.5B	1.5B	1.7B	1.7B	1.3B	627M
Net Income	126M	126M	7.8M	-80M	106M	-192M
EPS	$1.08	$1.08	$0.01	$-0.69	$0.91	$-0.19
Free Cash Flow	507M	507M	249M	266M	599M	57M
ROIC	5.0%	94.1%	93.3%	-9.2%	136.1%	-88.4%
Gross Margin	67.5%	67.5%	69.5%	77.2%	76.6%	68.7%
Debt/Equity	0.00	14.63	20.21	8.29	5.12	11.27
Dividends/Share	$0.00	-	-	-	-	-
Operating Income	413M	413M	223M	-25M	397M	-134M
Operating Margin	27.2%	27.2%	13.5%	-1.5%	31.4%	-21.3%
ROE	34.6%	41.6%	3.3%	-29.3%	47.0%	-88.4%
Shares Outstanding	117M	117M	1,117M	116M	117M	1,020M

Metric	3-Yr
Sales	6.2%
Cash Flow	11.5%
Earnings	5.9%
Dividends	N/M
Book Value	5.2%
FCF	-5.4%
Owner Earnings	7.6%
Shares Chg	0.0%

Metric	3-Yr
ROIC	59.4%
Gross Margin	71.4%
FCF Yield	29.3%
Buyback Yield	0.0%
Op. Margin	13.1%
Debt/Equity	14.4x

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Source: SEC EDGAR

Financial data for VLRS from SEC EDGAR
Metric	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022			TTM
Income Statement
Revenue	14.1B	17.8B	17.8B	18.5B	23.1B	627M	1.3B	1.7B	1.7B	1.5B	1.5B
Gross Margin	81.6%	81.6%	77.5%	75.3%	77.9%	68.7%	76.6%	77.2%	69.5%	67.5%	67.5%
R&D	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A	9.0B	11.8B	13.8B	13.9B	17.8B	297M	572M	1.3B	924M	611M	611M
EBIT	2.5B	2.7B	N/A	N/A	231M	-134M	397M	-25M	223M	413M	413M
Op. Margin	17.8%	15.2%	N/A	N/A	1.0%	-21.3%	31.4%	-1.5%	13.5%	27.2%	27.2%
Net Income	2.5B	3.5B	279M	-943M	2.6B	-192M	106M	-80M	7.8M	126M	126M
Net Margin	17.4%	19.6%	1.6%	-5.1%	11.4%	-30.6%	8.4%	-4.8%	0.5%	8.3%	8.3%
Non-Recurring	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Returns on Capital
ROIC	N/A	72.0%	N/A	N/A	55.7%	-88.4%	136.1%	-9.2%	93.3%	94.1%	5.0%
ROE	N/A	39.7%	13.6%	-192.2%	899.4%	-88.4%	47.0%	-29.3%	3.3%	41.6%	34.6%
ROA	N/A	31.8%	2.3%	-82.6%	117.5%	-7.5%	4.0%	-2.9%	0.2%	2.3%	2.2%
Cash Flow
Op. Cash Flow	3.1B	979M	6.0B	6.3B	9.5B	214M	785M	614M	730M	1.1B	1.1B
Free Cash Flow	1.7B	-1.2B	3.5B	3.5B	6.0B	57M	599M	266M	249M	507M	507M
Owner Earnings	2.6B	442M	6.0B	6.3B	9.5B	172M	728M	516M	596M	907M	907M
CapEx	1.4B	2.2B	2.5B	2.7B	3.5B	157M	186M	347M	481M	583M	583M
Maint. CapEx	457M	537M	28M	25M	36M	42M	57M	97M	134M	183M	183M
Growth CapEx	947M	1.7B	2.5B	2.7B	3.4B	115M	129M	250M	346M	400M	400M
D&A	457M	537M	28M	25M	36M	42M	57M	97M	134M	183M	183M
CapEx/OCF	45.7%	224.6%	41.9%	43.7%	36.6%	73.5%	23.7%	56.6%	65.9%	53.5%	53.5%
Capital Allocation
Dividends Paid	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Dividend Yield	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Buyback Yield	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.0%
Stock-Based Comp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Debt Repayment	801M	1.5B	925M	1.2B	1.2B	100M	77M	197M	98M	208M	208M
Balance Sheet
Net Debt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	-908M
Cash & Equiv.	5.2B	7.1B	7.0B	5.9B	8.0B	506M	741M	712M	774M	908M	908M
Long-Term Debt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Debt/Equity	N/A	1.03	1.23	1.43	7.11	11.27	5.12	8.29	20.21	14.63	0.00
Interest Coverage	115.7	76.9	N/A	N/A	0.1	-1.0	2.8	-0.1	1.0	1.4	1.4
Equity	N/A	10.7B	515M	466M	293M	140M	313M	235M	243M	365M	365M
Total Assets	N/A	21.8B	1.1B	1.1B	3.4B	1.7B	1.9B	2.2B	5.1B	5.7B	5.7B
Total Liabilities	N/A	11.1B	634M	668M	2.1B	1.6B	1.6B	1.9B	4.9B	5.3B	5.3B
Intangibles	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Retained Earnings	N/A	5.9B	-1.3B	217M	23M	-193M	-182M	-156M	-148M	-22M	-22M
Working Capital	N/A	3.6B	95M	-3.0M	-276M	-329M	-329M	-354M	-374M	-388M	-388M
Current Assets	N/A	11.6B	570M	467M	643M	722M	722M	1.1B	1.2B	1.4B	1.4B
Current Liabilities	N/A	8.0B	475M	470M	919M	1.1B	1.1B	1.4B	1.6B	1.8B	1.8B
Per Share Data
EPS	2.44	3.44	0.28	-0.93	2.61	-0.19	0.91	-0.69	0.01	1.08	1.08
Owner EPS	2.58	0.44	5.91	6.18	9.36	0.17	6.23	4.44	0.53	7.75	7.75
Book Value	N/A	10.59	0.51	0.46	0.29	0.14	2.68	2.02	0.22	3.12	3.12
Cash Flow/Share	3.03	0.97	5.94	6.20	9.40	0.21	6.71	5.28	0.65	9.31	2.64
Dividends/Share	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.00
Shares Out.	1.0B	1.0B	1.0B	1.0B	1.0B	1.0B	117.0M	116.3M	1.1B	117.0M	117.0M
Valuation
P/E Ratio	7.2	4.2	29.1	N/A	4.0	N/A	19.8	N/A	N/A	7.1	7.0
P/FCF	10.7	N/A	2.3	1.6	1.8	203.2	3.5	3.5	42.6	1.8	1.7
EV/EBIT	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	-0.1
Price/Book	N/A	1.4	15.7	11.8	36.3	82.1	6.7	3.9	43.8	2.4	2.4
Price/Sales	0.9	1.0	0.7	0.4	0.4	12.5	1.6	0.9	7.1	0.6	0.6
FCF Yield	9.3%	-8.3%	43.2%	64.1%	56.6%	0.5%	28.4%	28.8%	2.3%	56.7%	57.7%
Market Cap	17.9B	14.8B	8.1B	5.5B	10.6B	11.5B	2.1B	925M	10.6B	893M	879M
Avg. Price	13.21	18.24	12.66	7.00	9.34	7.69	17.31	12.76	10.47	7.25	7.51
Year-End Price	17.65	14.61	7.99	5.45	10.52	11.28	18.01	7.96	9.51	7.63	7.51

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Quality Checklist

2/9 passing

ROIC

45.2%✓

>20%

ROE

-5.2%✗

>10%

$1 Premise

-$1.54✗

>$1.20

Fair Value

-12.6%✗

>20%

Frequently Asked Questions about VLRS

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s P/E ratio?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has a current P/E ratio of 7.0, compared to its historical median P/E of 7.2. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s return on invested capital?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 45.2%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s market capitalization?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has a market capitalization of $879M. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. pay a dividend?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) does not currently pay a regular dividend.

Is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. stock overvalued or undervalued?

Based on historical P/E analysis, Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) appears fair. The current P/E of 7.0 is 3% below its historical median of 7.2. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is -0.6%.

What sector and industry is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. in?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) operates in the Air Transportation, Scheduled industry, within the Industrials sector.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s annual revenue?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) reported annual revenue of $1.5 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s net profit margin?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has a net profit margin of 8.3%. This is a modest margin.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s free cash flow?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) generated $507 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s debt-to-equity ratio?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.63. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s earnings per share?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.08 in its most recent fiscal year.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s return on equity?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 41.6%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s gross margin?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has a 5-year average gross margin of 71.9%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.

How many years of financial data are available for Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.?

The Ledger Terminal provides 10 years of financial data for Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s book value per share?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has a book value per share of $3.12, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.