The Boeing Company (BA)vsLATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LTM)
BA
The Boeing Company
$231.15
-3.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $189.67B
LTM
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
$53.68
+1.04%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Boeing Company generates 515% more annual revenue ($92.18B vs $15.00B). LTM leads profitability with a 11.2% profit margin vs 2.5%. LTM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.58. LTM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BA
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
LTM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 87 in profit
Earnings expanding 70.7% YoY
Revenue surging 21.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
2.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.9x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BA
The strongest argument for BA centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 14.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LTM
The strongest argument for LTM centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 21.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BA
The primary concerns for BA are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 93.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 7.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LTM
The primary concerns for LTM are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BA profiles as a value stock while LTM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
LTM is growing revenue faster at 21.9% — sustainability is the question.
LTM generates stronger free cash flow (588M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LTM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 45/100) and 21.9% revenue growth. 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.
The Boeing Company
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services.
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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