Delta Air LinesDAL -0.33%79 EV-to-FCF is 19.43 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 19.26. GuruFocus rates DAL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 672 Transportation companies, Delta Air Lines ranks worse than 62.95% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Delta Air Lines's Enterprise Value is $76,182 Mil.
Delta Air Lines's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,921 Mil. Therefore, Delta Air Lines's EV-to-FCF for today is 19.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Delta Air Lines's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
DAL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16482.26 Med: 19.26 Max: 2989.44
Current: 19.43
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Delta Air Lines was 2989.44. The lowest was -16482.26. And the median was 19.26.
DAL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 62.95% of 672
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.42
vs DAL: 19.43
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.
Delta Air Lines's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Delta Air Lines's share price for today is $92.75.
Delta Air Lines'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 $6.860.
* 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.
Delta Air Lines EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Delta Air Lines EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Delta Air Lines'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, Delta Air Lines'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.
Delta Air Lines EV-to-FCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Delta Air Lines's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Delta Air Lines's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Delta Air Lines's current Enterprise Value is $76,182 Mil.
Delta Air Lines'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 $3,921 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.
Delta Air Lines (DAL) has a EV-to-FCF of 19.43 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Delta Air Lines and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #423 out of 672 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Delta Air Lines' EV-to-FCF too high?
Delta Air Lines' current EV-to-FCF of 19.43 is near median its 10-year median of 19.26. The Transportation industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.42. Delta Air Lines' value of 19.43 is 34.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #423 out of 672 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Delta Air Lines has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Air Lines' EV-to-FCF compare to UAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #423 out of 672 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Delta Air Lines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.42. Delta Air Lines' value of 19.43 is 34.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.26 vs. the industry median of 14.42, Delta Air Lines 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 14.42, based on 672 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. Delta Air Lines's current EV-to-FCF of 19.43 is 34.7% 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 Delta Air Lines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Delta Air Lines's current EV-to-FCF is 19.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delta Air Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines (DAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.16, compared to a current price of $92.75 — trading 71.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 19.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.26 and 34.7% above the Transportation industry median of 14.42. Delta Air Lines' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 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 Delta Air Lines (DAL), the current EV-to-FCF is 19.43 as of Jul. 05, 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 Delta Air Lines (DAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.75 is trading 71.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.16.
GuruFocus considers Delta Air Lines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAL:
EV-to-FCF: 19.43 (near median its 10-year median of 19.26)
GF Value™: $54.16 vs. price of $92.75 (71.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.7% above the Transportation median (#423 of 672)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
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