Ryanair HoldingsRYAAY +2.23%84 FCF Margin % is 61.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 527% above its 10-year median of 9.74. GuruFocus rates RYAAY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Ryanair Holdings ranks better than 72.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ryanair Holdings's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RYAAY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -167.67 Med: 9.74 Max: 18.34
Current: 11.45
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ryanair Holdings was 18.34%. The lowest was -167.67%. And the median was 9.74%.
RYAAY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 72.76% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs RYAAY: 11.45
Ryanair Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms
Ryanair Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings'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, Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY) has a FCF Margin % of 61.03% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. This is 527% above median its historical median of 9.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #274 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Ryanair Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current FCF Margin % of 61.03% is 527% above median its 10-year median of 9.74. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Ryanair Holdings' value of 61.03% is 1293.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #274 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #274 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Ryanair Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Ryanair Holdings' value of 61.03% is 1293.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.74 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Ryanair Holdings 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. Ryanair Holdings's current FCF Margin % of 61.03% is 1293.4% 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 Ryanair Holdings 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. Ryanair Holdings's current FCF Margin % is 61.03%, which is 527% above median its own 10-year median of 9.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.55, compared to a current price of $63.77 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 61.03%, which is 527% above median its 10-year median of 9.74 and 1293.4% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY), the current FCF Margin % is 61.03% 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 Ryanair Holdings (RYAAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.77 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $59.55.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RYAAY:
FCF Margin %: 61.03% (527% above median its 10-year median of 9.74)
GF Value™: $59.55 vs. price of $63.77 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1293.4% above the Transportation median (#274 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RYAAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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