LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LTM)vsSouthwest Airlines Company (LUV)
LTM
LATAM Airlines Group S.A.
$51.29
+1.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.36B
LUV
Southwest Airlines Company
$39.24
+1.42%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southwest Airlines Company generates 89% more annual revenue ($30.07B vs $15.88B). LTM leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs 2.8%. LUV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.19. LUV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LTM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LUV
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 78 in profit
Revenue surging 27.2% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.4% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 20.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 46.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
2.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : LUV
The strongest argument for LUV centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : LUV
The primary concerns for LUV are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LUV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
LTM is growing revenue faster at 27.2% — sustainability is the question.
LTM generates stronger free cash flow (219M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LUV scores higher overall (66/100 vs 51/100) and 16.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Southwest Airlines Company
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Southwest Airlines Co., typically referred to as Southwest, is one of the major airlines of the United States and the world's largest low-cost carrier airline. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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