United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
United Airlines Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
United Airlines Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
United Airlines Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
United Airlines Holdings Annual Data
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United Airlines Holdings Quarterly Data
2026-03
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7.92
XSWX:UAL vs DAL, LUV, AAL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines Holdings's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
United Airlines Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Airlines Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Airlines Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
United Airlines Holdings Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.37 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #257 out of 487 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is United Airlines Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 14.37. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40. United Airlines Holdings' value of 14.37 is 7.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #257 out of 487 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to DAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #257 out of 487 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places United Airlines Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40. United Airlines Holdings' value of 14.37 is 7.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.40, based on 487 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Airlines Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.37 is 7.2% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Airlines Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 14.37. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF64.84, compared to a current price of CHF107.84 — trading 66.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.37 and 7.2% above the Transportation industry median of 13.40. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.37 as of Jul. 03, 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF107.84 is trading 66.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF64.84.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:UAL:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.37
GF Value™: CHF64.84 vs. price of CHF107.84 (66.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.2% above the Transportation median (#257 of 487)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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