Southwest Airlines Company (LUV)vsSun Country Airlines Holdings Inc (SNCY)
LUV
Southwest Airlines Company
$39.24
+1.42%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.92B
SNCY
Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc
$16.17
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $922.42M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southwest Airlines Company generates 2541% more annual revenue ($30.07B vs $1.14B). SNCY leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs 2.8%. SNCY trades at a lower P/E of 23.3x. LUV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LUV
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SNCY
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LUV.
Margin of Safety
-4.2%
Fair Value
$20.00
Current Price
$16.17
$3.83 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.4% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 20.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
2.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.6% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.5% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : SNCY
The strongest argument for SNCY centers on Price/Book.
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.
Bear Case : SNCY
The primary concerns for SNCY are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LUV profiles as a growth stock while SNCY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SNCY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
LUV is growing revenue faster at 16.4% — sustainability is the question.
SNCY generates stronger free cash flow (-11M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LUV scores higher overall (66/100 vs 45/100) and 16.4% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Visit Website →Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc., an air transportation company, provides scheduled passenger service, air cargo service, charter air transportation, and related services in the United States, Latin America, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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