Air CanadaACDVF +0.94%83 FCF Margin % is 22.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 460% above its 10-year median of 4.08. GuruFocus rates ACDVF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Air Canada ranks better than 54.87% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Air Canada's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $963 Mil. Air Canada's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,216 Mil. Therefore, Air Canada's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Canada's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACDVF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.95 Med: 4.08 Max: 19.27
Current: 5.41
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Air Canada was 19.27%. The lowest was -60.95%. And the median was 4.08%.
ACDVF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 54.87% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs ACDVF: 5.41
Air Canada FCF Margin % Related Terms
Air Canada FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Canada's FCF Margin % 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 Canada's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 Canada FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air Canada's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Canada's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 Canada (ACDVF) has a FCF Margin % of 22.83% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Air Canada and its competitors. This is 460% above median its historical median of 4.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #454 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Air Canada's FCF Margin % too high?
Air Canada's current FCF Margin % of 22.83% is 460% above median its 10-year median of 4.08. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Air Canada's value of 22.83% is 421.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #454 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Canada has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Canada's FCF Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #454 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Air Canada in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Air Canada's value of 22.83% is 421.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.08 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Air Canada 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 FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Canada's current FCF Margin % of 22.83% is 421.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Air Canada and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Canada's current FCF Margin % is 22.83%, which is 460% above median its own 10-year median of 4.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada (ACDVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.96, compared to a current price of $17.20 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 22.83%, which is 460% above median its 10-year median of 4.08 and 421.2% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Air Canada's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Canada (ACDVF), the current FCF Margin % is 22.83% as of Mar. 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 Canada (ACDVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.20 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.96.
GuruFocus considers Air Canada to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACDVF:
FCF Margin %: 22.83% (460% above median its 10-year median of 4.08)
GF Value™: $16.96 vs. price of $17.20 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 421.2% above the Transportation median (#454 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACDVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, serving nearly 50 million passengers each year, together with its low-cost subbrand, Rouge, and contracts for regional connection flights into its network. Air Canada is a sixth-freedom airline, which flies many passengers on long-haul trips to and from the US with a layover in Canada.
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