Alaska Air Group Inc (ALK)vsLATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LTM)
ALK
Alaska Air Group Inc
$40.54
+1.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.55B
LTM
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
$51.15
-0.39%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. generates 8% more annual revenue ($15.88B vs $14.76B). LTM leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs -1.2%. ALK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.20. LTM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
ALK
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
LTM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+54.2%
Fair Value
$125.47
Current Price
$40.54
$84.93 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LTM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 78 in profit
Revenue surging 27.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 68.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 8.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 46.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALK
The strongest argument for ALK centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LTM
The strongest argument for LTM centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALK
The primary concerns for ALK are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.08 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LTM
The primary concerns for LTM are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 4.51 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALK profiles as a turnaround stock while LTM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
LTM is growing revenue faster at 27.2% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor AIRLINES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LTM scores higher overall (51/100 vs 47/100) and 27.2% revenue growth. ALK offers better value entry with a 54.2% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Alaska Air Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Alaska Air Group is an airline holding company based in SeaTac, Washington, United States.
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
LATAM Airlines Group SA, provides passenger and cargo air transport services in Peru, Argentina, the United States, Europe, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Chile, Asia Pacific and the rest of Latin America.
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