Thai Airways International PCL (BKK:THAI-R) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 158% Above Median

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BKK:THAI-R Thai Airways International PCL BKK:THAI-R
37 GF Score
Price ฿6.00
GF Value ฿0.35
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Thai Airways International PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

Thai Airways International PCL BKK:THAI-R 37 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 158% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates BKK:THAI-R with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.35. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 723 Transportation companies, Thai Airways International PCL ranks worse than 52.28% on this metric.

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.

Thai Airways International PCL's Capital Expenditure for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-6,979.39 Mil. Its Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿14,375.22 Mil.

Hence, Thai Airways International PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.


Thai Airways International PCL  (BKK:THAI-R) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.

Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.


Thai Airways International PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms


Thai Airways International PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thai Airways International PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Thai Airways International PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

Thai Airways International PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.01 0.12 0.08 0.32

Thai Airways International PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.03 0.60 4.46 0.23 0.49

BKK:THAI-R vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Thai Airways International PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Thai Airways International PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Thai Airways International PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Thai Airways International PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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Thai Airways International PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

Thai Airways International PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-12940.984) / 40379.311
=0.32

Thai Airways International PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-6979.386) / 14375.222
=0.49

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.49 mean?
Thai Airways International PCL (BKK:THAI-R) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.49 as of Mar. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Thai Airways International PCL and its competitors. This is 158% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Thai Airways International PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.01 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Thai Airways International PCL ranks #378 out of 723 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Thai Airways International PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Thai Airways International PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.49 is 158% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.51. The Transportation industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.48. Thai Airways International PCL's value of 0.49 is 2.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thai Airways International PCL ranks #378 out of 723 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thai Airways International PCL has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thai Airways International PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Thai Airways International PCL ranks #378 out of 723 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Thai Airways International PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.48. Thai Airways International PCL's value of 0.49 is 2.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Thai Airways International PCL's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.01 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Thai Airways International PCL has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Transportation company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Transportation companies is 0.48, based on 723 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Thai Airways International PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.49 is 2.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Thai Airways International PCL and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thai Airways International PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.49, which is 158% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thai Airways International PCL stock overvalued right now?
Thai Airways International PCL (BKK:THAI-R) has a current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.49. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.35, compared to a current price of ฿6.00 — trading 1614.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.49, which is 158% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 2.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.48. Thai Airways International PCL's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Thai Airways International PCL (BKK:THAI-R), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Thai Airways International PCL (BKK:THAI-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Airways International PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿6.00 is trading 1614.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.35.

Key valuation signals for BKK:THAI-R:

  • Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.49 (158% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
  • GF Value™: ฿0.35 vs. price of ฿6.00 (1614.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.1% above the Transportation median (#378 of 723)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:THAI-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Thai Airways International PCL Business Description

Address 89 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Chom Phon, Chatuchak District, Bangkok, THA, 10900
Thai Airways International PCL is a state-owned enterprise (Thailand) operating domestic, regional, and intercontinental flights. The company segments are Air Transport, Business Units, and Others. The air transport business focuses on the transportation of passengers, cargo, and mail, and utilizes scheduled and chartered flights to domestic and international destinations. The business units segment ensures all flights reach their destination on time and at the correct location, and offers support with cargo terminal handling, group equipment services, and catering services. The other segments include the sale of duty-free goods, the sale of souvenir products from the maintenance division, and the operation of subsidiaries. The majority of revenue originates from Asia from Air Transport.
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