Alaska Air Group (STU:ALK) EV-to-EBIT: -78.33 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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STU:ALK Alaska Air Group Inc STU:ALK
83 GF Score
Price €41.14
GF Value €55.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Alaska Air Group EV-to-EBIT?

Alaska Air Group STU:ALK +0.54% 83 EV-to-EBIT is -78.33 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ALK with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Transportation companies, Alaska Air Group ranks worse than 115740.63% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Alaska Air Group's Enterprise Value is €8,893 Mil. Alaska Air Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-114 Mil. Therefore, Alaska Air Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -78.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alaska Air Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

STU:ALK' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -83.71   Med: 13.07   Max: 110.4
Current: -80.69

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Alaska Air Group was 110.40. The lowest was -83.71. And the median was 13.07.

STU:ALK's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 864 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.31 vs STU:ALK: -80.69

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Alaska Air Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9,401 Mil. Alaska Air Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-114 Mil. Alaska Air Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -1.21%.


Alaska Air Group  (STU:ALK) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Alaska Air Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-113.539/9400.91524
=-1.21 %

Alaska Air Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9,401 Mil.
Alaska Air Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-114 Mil.

* 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.


Alaska Air Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Alaska Air Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alaska Air Group's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Alaska Air Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Alaska Air Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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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
EV-to-EBIT 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 16.42 24.00 27.77 29.11 -84.86

STU:ALK vs CPA, SKYW, ALGT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Alaska Air Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Air Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Air Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Alaska Air Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Alaska Air Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=8893.394/-113.539
=-78.33

Alaska Air Group's current Enterprise Value is €8,893 Mil.
Alaska Air Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-114 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -78.33 mean?
Alaska Air Group (STU:ALK) has a EV-to-EBIT of -78.33 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Alaska Air Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #999999 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Alaska Air Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Alaska Air Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -78.33. Based on the distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #999999 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to CPA and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #999999 out of 864 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Alaska Air Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.31. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.31, based on 864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Alaska Air Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alaska Air Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -78.33. 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 (STU:ALK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.59, compared to a current price of €41.14 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -78.33. Alaska Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alaska Air Group (STU:ALK), the current EV-to-EBIT is -78.33 as of Aug. 03, 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 (STU:ALK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €41.14 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of €55.59. GuruFocus considers Alaska Air Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ALK:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -78.33
  • GF Value™: €55.59 vs. price of €41.14 (26% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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.
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