Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) EBITDA Margin %: -3.47% (As of Jun. 2026)

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HAM:ALK Alaska Air Group Inc HAM:ALK
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GF Value €51.10
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What is Alaska Air Group EBITDA Margin %?

Alaska Air Group HAM:ALK +0.27% 81 EBITDA Margin % is -3.47% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:ALK with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.10. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Transportation companies, Alaska Air Group ranks worse than 85.04% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Alaska Air Group's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-122 Mil. Alaska Air Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,528 Mil. Therefore, Alaska Air Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -3.47%.


Alaska Air Group  (HAM:ALK) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Alaska Air Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Alaska Air Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alaska Air Group's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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Alaska Air Group EBITDA Margin % Chart

Alaska Air Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Alaska Air Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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HAM:ALK vs CPA, SKYW, ALGT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Alaska Air Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Air Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Air Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Alaska Air Group EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Alaska Air Group's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1004.304/12160.106
=8.26 %

Alaska Air Group's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-122.388/3528.42
=-3.47 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -3.47% mean?
Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) has a EBITDA Margin % of -3.47% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Alaska Air Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #853 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Alaska Air Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Alaska Air Group's current EBITDA Margin % is -3.47%. Based on the distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #853 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to CPA and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #853 out of 1003 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Alaska Air Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.69, based on 1,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Alaska Air Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alaska Air Group's current EBITDA Margin % is -3.47%. 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?
Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) has a current EBITDA Margin % of -3.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.10, compared to a current price of €40.69 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -3.47%. Alaska Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK), the current EBITDA Margin % is -3.47% 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 (HAM:ALK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €40.69 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €51.10.

Key valuation signals for HAM:ALK:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -3.47%
  • GF Value™: €51.10 vs. price of €40.69 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Alaska Air Group Business Description

Address 19300 International Boulevard, Seattle, WA, USA, 98188
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.
81GF Score

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