Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (FRA:2CDA) Debt-to-EBITDA : -9.28 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:2CDA Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV FRA:2CDA
78 GF Score
Price €6.45
GF Value €6.62
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA?

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV FRA:2CDA -0.77% 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is -9.28 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CDA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.62. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 871 Transportation companies, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks worse than 98.85% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €595 Mil. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,755 Mil. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-361 Mil. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -9.28.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2CDA' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 4.73   Max: 42.34
Current: 42.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV was 42.34. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 4.73.

FRA:2CDA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
98.85% of 871 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.65 vs FRA:2CDA: 42.34

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV  (FRA:2CDA) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA 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 -94.98 11.37 8.42 -68.23 -9.28

FRA:2CDA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(572.902 + 2720.309) / 726.134
=4.54

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(594.58 + 2755.032) / -361.088
=-9.28

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -9.28 mean?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (FRA:2CDA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -9.28 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV. Over the past decade, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.36 to 42.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #861 out of 871 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -9.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 42.34. Based on the distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #861 out of 871 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #861 out of 871 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Historically, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.36 to 42.34 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.65, based on 871 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -9.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (FRA:2CDA) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -9.28. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.62, compared to a current price of €6.45 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -9.28. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (FRA:2CDA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -9.28 as of Jun. 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (FRA:2CDA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.45 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.62.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2CDA:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -9.28
  • GF Value™: €6.62 vs. price of €6.45 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2CDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Business Description

Address Avenue Antonio Dovali Jaime No. 70, 13th Floor, Tower B, Colonia Zedec Santa Fe, Alcaldia Alvaro Obregon, Mexico, DF, MEX, 01210
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV is a low-cost airline flying to Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. It uses promotional fares to stimulate demand, and the base fares are priced to compete with long-distance bus fares in Mexico. Revenues from the air transportation of passengers are recognized earlier when the service is provided or when the non-refundable ticket expires on the date of the scheduled travel. Non-passenger revenues include revenues generated from other non-passenger services and cargo services. The Company has two geographic areas identified as domestic (Mexico) and international (United States of America, Central America, and South America).
78GF Score

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