American Airlines Group (AAL)vsCopa Holdings SA (CPA)
AAL
American Airlines Group
$13.01
+1.25%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.57B
CPA
Copa Holdings SA
$129.15
+0.50%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
American Airlines Group generates 1363% more annual revenue ($58.34B vs $3.99B). CPA leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs -0.6%. AAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.09. CPA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
AAL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
CPA
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.7%
Fair Value
$21.33
Current Price
$13.01
$8.32 discount
Margin of Safety
-0.3%
Fair Value
$150.21
Current Price
$129.15
$21.06 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.3% revenue growth
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
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.8%
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 88.2%
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 53.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAL
The strongest argument for AAL centers on PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : AAL
The primary concerns for AAL are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CPA
The primary concerns for CPA are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
CPA is growing revenue faster at 25.7% — sustainability is the question.
CPA generates stronger free cash flow (-49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AIRLINES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CPA scores higher overall (70/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins and 25.7% revenue growth. AAL offers better value entry with a 32.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
American Airlines Group
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
American Airlines Group Inc. is an American publicly traded airline holding company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Copa Holdings SA
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Copa Holdings, SA, provides airline passenger and cargo services. The company is headquartered in Panama City, Panama.
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