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Alaska Air GroupALK +0.28%75 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -17.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALK with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Transportation companies, Alaska Air Group ranks worse than 76.26% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Alaska Air Group's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -126.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -17.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Alaska Air Group was 57.20% per year. The lowest was -244.70% per year. And the median was 28.70% per year.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Alaska Air Group 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
ALK vs CPA, SKYW, ALGT: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Alaska Air Group's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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.
Alaska Air Group 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Air Group's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Air Group's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Alaska Air Group 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of -17.50% mean?
Alaska Air Group (ALK) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of -17.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Alaska Air Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #607 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is Alaska Air Group's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Alaska Air Group's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -17.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #607 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to CPA and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #607 out of 796 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places Alaska Air Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 3.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 3.70, based on 796 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Alaska Air Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alaska Air Group's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -17.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaska Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group (ALK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.36, compared to a current price of $42.32 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -17.50%. Alaska Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alaska Air Group (ALK), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -17.50% 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 Alaska Air Group (ALK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.32 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $63.36.
GuruFocus considers Alaska Air Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ALK:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: -17.50%
GF Value™: $63.36 vs. price of $42.32 (33.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon, in three operating segments. The Alaska Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements. The Hawaiian Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Hawaiian's Boeing and Airbus aircraft for passengers and cargo. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary, and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
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