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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV FCF Margin % Chart
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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS) has a FCF Margin % of 32.60% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 13.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #84 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's FCF Margin % too high?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current FCF Margin % of 32.60% is 148% above median its 10-year median of 13.13. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's value of 32.60% is 644.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #84 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's FCF Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #84 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's value of 32.60% is 644.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.13 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV 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. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current FCF Margin % of 32.60% is 644.3% 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV 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. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current FCF Margin % is 32.60%, which is 148% above median its own 10-year median of 13.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.61, compared to a current price of $9.23 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 32.60%, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 13.13 and 644.3% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS), the current FCF Margin % is 32.60% 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.23 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.61.
GuruFocus considers Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLRS:
FCF Margin %: 32.60% (148% above median its 10-year median of 13.13)
GF Value™: $7.61 vs. price of $9.23 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 644.3% above the Transportation median (#84 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Business Description
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV is a low-cost airline flying to Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. It uses promotional fares to stimulate demand, and the base fares are priced to compete with long-distance bus fares in Mexico. Revenues from the air transportation of passengers are recognized earlier when the service is provided or when the non-refundable ticket expires on the date of the scheduled travel. Non-passenger revenues include revenues generated from other non-passenger services and cargo services. The Company has two geographic areas identified as domestic (Mexico) and international (United States of America, Central America, and South America).
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