Alaska Air Group Inc (ALK)vsRyanair Holdings PLC ADR (RYAAY)
ALK
Alaska Air Group Inc
$39.28
+2.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.41B
RYAAY
Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR
$61.37
+2.01%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $31.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR generates 8% more annual revenue ($15.33B vs $14.24B). RYAAY leads profitability with a 14.6% profit margin vs 0.7%. RYAAY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.83. RYAAY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ALK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
RYAAY
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-919.5%
Fair Value
$5.64
Current Price
$39.28
$33.64 premium
Margin of Safety
-94.4%
Fair Value
$33.46
Current Price
$61.37
$27.91 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
2.8% revenue growth
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Operating margin of 3.2%
Earnings declined 79.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : RYAAY
The strongest argument for RYAAY centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.83 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALK
The primary concerns for ALK are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 46.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : RYAAY
The primary concerns for RYAAY are Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
RYAAY is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
RYAAY generates stronger free cash flow (-393M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AIRLINES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RYAAY scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Ryanair Holdings plc, offers regular passenger airline services in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Germany and other European countries. The company is headquartered in Swords, Ireland.
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