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American Airlines GroupMEX:AAL +0.45%61 EV-to-EBITDA is 28.65 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 182% above its 10-year median of 10.17. GuruFocus rates MEX:AAL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN264.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 900 Transportation companies, American Airlines Group ranks worse than 90.56% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, American Airlines Group's enterprise value is MXN660,444 Mil.
American Airlines Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN23,054 Mil. Therefore, American Airlines Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 28.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Airlines Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AAL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -373.76 Med: 10.17 Max: 191.1
Current: 29.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of American Airlines Group was 191.10. The lowest was -373.76. And the median was 10.17.
MEX:AAL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 90.56% of 900
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.65
vs MEX:AAL: 29.49
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.
American Airlines Group (MEX:AAL) 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.
American Airlines Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American Airlines Group's share price for today is MXN265.32.
American Airlines Group'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 MXN-8.825.
* 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).
* 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.
MEX:AAL vs CPA, ALK, SKYW: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, American Airlines Group'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.
American Airlines Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, American Airlines Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Airlines Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
American Airlines Group's current Enterprise Value is MXN660,444 Mil.
American Airlines Group'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 MXN23,054 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.
American Airlines Group (MEX:AAL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 28.65 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on American Airlines Group. This is 182% above median its historical median of 10.17. According to the industry distribution chart, American Airlines Group ranks #815 out of 900 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is American Airlines Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
American Airlines Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.65 is 182% above median its 10-year median of 10.17. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.65. American Airlines Group's value of 28.65 is 231.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Airlines Group ranks #815 out of 900 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Airlines Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Airlines Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CPA and ALK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, American Airlines Group ranks #815 out of 900 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places American Airlines Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.65. American Airlines Group's value of 28.65 is 231.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.17 vs. the industry median of 8.65, American Airlines Group 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 8.65, based on 900 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. American Airlines Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.65 is 231.2% 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 American Airlines Group. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Airlines Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.65, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 10.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Airlines Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Airlines Group (MEX:AAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN264.60, compared to a current price of MXN265.32 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.65, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 10.17 and 231.2% above the Transportation industry median of 8.65. American Airlines Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Airlines Group (MEX:AAL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.65 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 American Airlines Group (MEX:AAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Airlines Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN265.32 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN264.60.
GuruFocus considers American Airlines Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AAL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 28.65 (182% above median its 10-year median of 10.17)
GF Value™: MXN264.60 vs. price of MXN265.32 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 231.2% above the Transportation median (#815 of 900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest average fleet of US legacy carriers.
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