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Air ChinaAIRYY 69 EV-to-OCF is 6.59 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 8.65. GuruFocus rates AIRYY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, Air China ranks better than 54.41% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Air China's Enterprise Value is $39,943 Mil.
Air China's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,061 Mil. Therefore, Air China's EV-to-OCF for today is 6.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air China's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
AIRYY'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -297.15 Med: 8.65 Max: 202.29
Current: 7.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Air China was 202.29. The lowest was -297.15. And the median was 8.65.
AIRYY's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 54.41% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.92
vs AIRYY: 7.31
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Air China's share price for today is $10.4004.
Air China's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.311.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Air China EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Air China EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air China's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Airlines subindustry, Air China's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Air China EV-to-OCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air China's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air China's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Air China's current Enterprise Value is $39,943 Mil.
Air China's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6,061 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.
Air China (AIRYY) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.59 as of Aug. 03, 2026. This is 24% below median its historical median of 8.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #460 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Air China's EV-to-OCF too high?
Air China's current EV-to-OCF of 6.59 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 8.65. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.92. Air China's value of 6.59 is 16.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air China ranks #460 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's EV-to-OCF compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #460 out of 1009 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Air China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.92. Air China's value of 6.59 is 16.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.65 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Air China has consistently been below 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-OCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Transportation companies is 7.92, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air China's current EV-to-OCF of 6.59 is 16.8% below 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air China's current EV-to-OCF is 6.59, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China (AIRYY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.09, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.59, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 8.65 and 16.8% below the Transportation industry median of 7.92. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air China (AIRYY), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.59 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 Air China (AIRYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.09.
GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AIRYY:
EV-to-OCF: 6.59 (24% below median its 10-year median of 8.65)
GF Value™: $16.09 vs. price of $10.40 (35.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% below the Transportation median (#460 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AIRYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air China Ltd is based in Beijing and principally provides airline and related services, which include aircraft engineering and airport ground handling. The majority of the company's revenue comes from airline operations, with a smaller portion generated from rental income. Company has two segments (a) The airline operations segment which mainly comprises the provision of air passenger and air cargo services; and (b) The other operations segment which comprises the provision of aircraft engineering and other airline-related services. Geographically, majority of its revenue is derived from Mainland China followed by International segment and Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan.
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