SkyWest (FRA:SY2) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.91 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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FRA:SY2 SkyWest Inc FRA:SY2
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What is SkyWest EV-to-EBITDA?

SkyWest FRA:SY2 +0.49% 85 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 12.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY2 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.93. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 897 Transportation companies, SkyWest ranks worse than 57.53% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SkyWest's enterprise value is €5,354 Mil. SkyWest's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €540 Mil. Therefore, SkyWest's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for SkyWest's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SY2' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.29   Med: 12.22   Max: 51.39
Current: 9.84

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SkyWest was 51.39. The lowest was -46.29. And the median was 12.22.

FRA:SY2's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.53% of 897 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.67 vs FRA:SY2: 9.84

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-07), SkyWest's stock price is €99.02. SkyWest's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €8.648. Therefore, SkyWest's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.45.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


SkyWest  (FRA:SY2) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

SkyWest's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=99.02/8.648
=11.45

SkyWest's share price for today is €99.02.
SkyWest's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €8.648.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


SkyWest EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SkyWest EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SkyWest's EV-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.

SkyWest EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SkyWest Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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SkyWest Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-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 9.34 8.44 5.58 8.41 8.99

FRA:SY2 vs ALK, CPA, ALGT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, SkyWest's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.


SkyWest EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SkyWest's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SkyWest's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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SkyWest EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

SkyWest's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=5354.295/540.149
=9.91

SkyWest's current Enterprise Value is €5,354 Mil.
SkyWest's EBITDA 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 €540 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.91 mean?
SkyWest (FRA:SY2) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.91 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SkyWest. This is 19% below median its historical median of 12.22. According to the industry distribution chart, SkyWest ranks #516 out of 897 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is SkyWest's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SkyWest's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.91 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 12.22. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. SkyWest's value of 9.91 is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SkyWest ranks #516 out of 897 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SkyWest has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SkyWest's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALK and CPA?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SkyWest ranks #516 out of 897 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SkyWest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. SkyWest's value of 9.91 is 14.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.22 vs. the industry median of 8.67, SkyWest has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.67, based on 897 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SkyWest's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.91 is 14.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SkyWest. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SkyWest's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 12.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SkyWest stock overvalued right now?
SkyWest (FRA:SY2) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.91. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.93, compared to a current price of €99.02 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 12.22 and 14.3% above the Transportation industry median of 8.67. SkyWest's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SkyWest (FRA:SY2), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91 as of Aug. 07, 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 SkyWest (FRA:SY2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €99.02 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €95.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SY2:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.91 (19% below median its 10-year median of 12.22)
  • GF Value™: €95.93 vs. price of €99.02 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.3% above the Transportation median (#516 of 897)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SkyWest Business Description

Other Exchanges SKYW:USA1SKYW:Italy
Address 444 South River Road, St. George, UT, USA, 84790
SkyWest Inc offers commercial air services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Additionally, it leases aircraft to capable users to help generate revenue. SkyWest generally provides regional flights and utilizes smaller, lower-cost aircraft to carry passengers who book tickets through partner airlines. It partners with carriers to fly and operate aircraft for a fee and may use the carriers' brands and ground support to coordinate marketing and transport passengers. The company has two reportable segments: SkyWest Airlines and SWC, which generate maximum revenue, and SkyWest Leasing activities.
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