Air ChinaAIRYY 69 FCF Margin % is 4.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 8.96. GuruFocus rates AIRYY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Air China ranks better than 74.85% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Air China's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $305 Mil. Air China's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,462 Mil. Therefore, Air China's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air China's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AIRYY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.13 Med: 8.96 Max: 18.53
Current: 12.62
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Air China was 18.53%. The lowest was -46.13%. And the median was 8.96%.
AIRYY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 74.85% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs AIRYY: 12.62
Air China FCF Margin % Related Terms
Air China FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air China'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 China'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 China FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air China's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air China'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 China (AIRYY) has a FCF Margin % of 4.72% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Air China and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 8.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #253 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Air China's FCF Margin % too high?
Air China's current FCF Margin % of 4.72% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 8.96. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Air China's value of 4.72% is 7.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air China ranks #253 out of 1006 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 FCF Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #253 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Air China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Air China's value of 4.72% is 7.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.96 vs. the industry median of 4.38, 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 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 China's current FCF Margin % of 4.72% is 7.8% 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 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 China 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 China's current FCF Margin % is 4.72%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 8.96. 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 $15.92, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 4.72%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 8.96 and 7.8% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air China (AIRYY), the current FCF Margin % is 4.72% 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 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 $15.92.
GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AIRYY:
FCF Margin %: 4.72% (47% below median its 10-year median of 8.96)
GF Value™: $15.92 vs. price of $10.40 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.8% above the Transportation median (#253 of 1006)
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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