Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) EV-to-FCF: -13.69 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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FRA:AVLA Air Lease Corp FRA:AVLA
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Price €55.50
GF Value €45.29
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What is Air Lease EV-to-FCF?

Air Lease FRA:AVLA 64 EV-to-FCF is -13.69 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AVLA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.29. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Air Lease's Enterprise Value is €22,741 Mil. Air Lease's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1,661 Mil. Therefore, Air Lease's EV-to-FCF for today is -13.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for Air Lease's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AVLA' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.52   Med: -8.45   Max: -4.39
Current: -13.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Air Lease was -4.39. The lowest was -15.52. And the median was -8.45.

FRA:AVLA's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 12.88 vs FRA:AVLA: -13.99

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.

As of today (2026-08-02), Air Lease's stock price is €55.50. Air Lease's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €8.223. Therefore, Air Lease's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.75.


Air Lease  (FRA:AVLA) EV-to-FCF Explanation

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 Lease's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=55.50/8.223
=6.75

Air Lease's share price for today is €55.50.
Air Lease's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €8.223.

* 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 Lease EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Air Lease EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Lease'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.

Air Lease EV-to-FCF Chart

Air Lease Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.30 -9.81 -8.41 -8.71 -13.95

Air Lease Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.71 -8.64 -8.71 -13.53 -13.95

FRA:AVLA vs R, UHAL, GATX: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Air Lease'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 Lease EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Air Lease's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air Lease's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Air Lease EV-to-FCF Calculation

Air Lease's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=22741.158/-1661.256
=-13.69

Air Lease's current Enterprise Value is €22,741 Mil.
Air Lease's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-1,661 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -13.69 mean?
Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) has a EV-to-FCF of -13.69 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Air Lease and its competitors.
Is Air Lease's EV-to-FCF too high?
Air Lease's current EV-to-FCF is -13.69. Overall, Air Lease has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Lease's EV-to-FCF compare to R and UHAL?
Air Lease's EV-to-FCF of -13.69 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.88. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.88, based on 720 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. 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 Lease and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Lease's current EV-to-FCF is -13.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Lease stock overvalued right now?
Air Lease (FRA:AVLA) has a current EV-to-FCF of -13.69. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.29, compared to a current price of €55.50 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -13.69. Air Lease's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 Lease (FRA:AVLA), the current EV-to-FCF is -13.69 as of Aug. 02, 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 Lease (FRA:AVLA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Lease stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €55.50 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.29.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AVLA:

  • EV-to-FCF: -13.69
  • GF Value™: €45.29 vs. price of €55.50 (22.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AVLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Air Lease Business Description

Address 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1000N, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067
Air Lease Corp is an aircraft leasing company based in the United States. It is engaged in the modern, fuel-efficient new technology commercial jet aircraft directly from aircraft manufacturers and leasing those aircraft to airlines throughout the world to generate attractive returns on equity. The company also sells aircraft from its fleet to third parties, including other leasing companies, financial services companies, airlines, and other investors, and offers fleet management services to investors and owners of aircraft portfolios for a management fee. Geographically, it derives a maximum of its revenue from the Europe and the rest from Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Central America, South America, Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
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