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Air ChinaAICAF 56 EV-to-FCF is 24.84 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 16.27. GuruFocus rates AICAF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.74. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 662 Transportation companies, Air China ranks worse than 65.86% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Air China's Enterprise Value is $44,919 Mil.
Air China's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,809 Mil. Therefore, Air China's EV-to-FCF for today is 24.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air China's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
AICAF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -647.55 Med: 16.27 Max: 58.56
Current: 23.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Air China was 58.56. The lowest was -647.55. And the median was 16.27.
AICAF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 65.86% of 662
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.805
vs AICAF: 23.18
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $0.5165.
Air China'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 $-0.019.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Air China EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Air China EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air China's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air China's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air China's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Air China's current Enterprise Value is $44,919 Mil.
Air China's Free Cash Flow 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 $1,809 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 (AICAF) has a EV-to-FCF of 24.84 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Air China and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 16.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #436 out of 662 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Air China's EV-to-FCF too high?
Air China's current EV-to-FCF of 24.84 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 16.27. The Transportation industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.81. Air China's value of 24.84 is 67.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air China ranks #436 out of 662 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's EV-to-FCF compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #436 out of 662 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Air China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.81. Air China's value of 24.84 is 67.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.27 vs. the industry median of 14.81, Air China 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-FCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Transportation companies is 14.81, based on 662 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air China's current EV-to-FCF of 24.84 is 67.8% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Air China and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air China's current EV-to-FCF is 24.84, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 16.27. 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?
Air China (AICAF) has a current EV-to-FCF of 24.84. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.74, compared to a current price of $0.52 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 24.84, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 16.27 and 67.8% above the Transportation industry median of 14.81. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air China (AICAF), the current EV-to-FCF is 24.84 as of Sep. 11, 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 (AICAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.52 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.74.
Key valuation signals for AICAF:
EV-to-FCF: 24.84 (53% above median its 10-year median of 16.27)
GF Value™: $0.74 vs. price of $0.52 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.8% above the Transportation median (#436 of 662)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AICAF 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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