Air ChinaAIRYY 69 EV-to-FCF is 12.65 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 15.34. GuruFocus rates AIRYY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 674 Transportation companies, Air China ranks better than 51.78% 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 $39,835 Mil.
Air China's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,148 Mil. Therefore, Air China's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air China's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
AIRYY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -647.55 Med: 15.34 Max: 58.56
Current: 14.03
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 15.34.
AIRYY's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 51.78% of 674
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.135
vs AIRYY: 14.03
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 $10.40.
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. 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 $39,835 Mil.
Air China's Free Cash Flow 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 $3,148 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-FCF of 12.65 as of Jun. 27, 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 18% below median its historical median of 15.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #325 out of 674 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Air China's EV-to-FCF too high?
Air China's current EV-to-FCF of 12.65 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.34. The Transportation industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.14. Air China's value of 12.65 is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air China ranks #325 out of 674 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-FCF compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #325 out of 674 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Air China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.14. Air China's value of 12.65 is 10.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.34 vs. the industry median of 14.14, 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-FCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Transportation companies is 14.14, based on 674 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 12.65 is 10.5% 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-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 14.14 — 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 12.65, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 15.34. 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 $15.93, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.65, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.34 and 10.5% below the Transportation industry median of 14.14. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air China (AIRYY), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.65 as of Jun. 27, 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 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.93.
GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AIRYY:
EV-to-FCF: 12.65 (18% below median its 10-year median of 15.34)
GF Value™: $15.93 vs. price of $10.40 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Transportation median (#325 of 674)
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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