VLRS (Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV) EBITDA Margin %: -1.82% (As of Mar. 2026)


VLRS Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV VLRS
80 GF Score
Price $9.23
GF Value $7.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV EBITDA Margin %?

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV VLRS +0.33% 80 EBITDA Margin % is -1.82% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VLRS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks worse than 75.87% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14 Mil. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $770 Mil. Therefore, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.82%.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV  (NYSE:VLRS) 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.


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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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VLRS vs DAL, UAL, LUV: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV'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.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV'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 )
=850.274/3037.516
=27.99 %

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-14/770
=-1.82 %

* 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 -1.82% mean?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS) has a EBITDA Margin % of -1.82% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors. Over the past decade, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.59 to 33.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #764 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current EBITDA Margin % is -1.82%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.59 to a high of 33.95. Based on the distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #764 out of 1007 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 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's EBITDA Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #764 out of 1007 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. Historically, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.59 to 33.95 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.69, based on 1,007 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV 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. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current EBITDA Margin % is -1.82%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.61, compared to a current price of $9.23 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -1.82%. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS), the current EBITDA Margin % is -1.82% 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.23 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.61. GuruFocus considers Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VLRS:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -1.82%
  • GF Value™: $7.61 vs. price of $9.23 (21.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the VLRS 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

Other Exchanges VOLARA:Mexico0I3G:UK
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).
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