VLRS (Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV) Gross Margin %: -0.26% (As of Mar. 2026)


VLRS Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV VLRS
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Price $9.53
GF Value $7.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Gross Margin %?

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV VLRS +0.32% 80 Gross Margin % is -0.26% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VLRS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks worse than 90.25% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2 Mil. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $770 Mil. Therefore, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.26%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

VLRS' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.42   Med: 15.56   Max: 24.94
Current: 5.59


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV was 24.94%. The lowest was -2.42%. And the median was 15.56%.

VLRS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
90.25% of 985 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42 vs VLRS: 5.59

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV had a gross margin of -0.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV was 0.00% per year.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV  (NYSE:VLRS) Gross Margin % Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV had a gross margin of -0.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Be Aware

If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Gross 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.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Gross Margin % Chart

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.88 -1.15 9.82 12.35 -0.26

VLRS vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=173.8 / 3037.516
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(3037.516 - 2863.672) / 3037.516
=5.72 %

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2 / 770
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(770 - 772) / 770
=-0.26 %

* 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.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of -0.26% mean?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS) has a Gross Margin % of -0.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #889 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current Gross Margin % is -0.26%. Based on the distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #889 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Gross Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #889 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — 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 Gross Margin % is -0.26%. 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 $7.66, compared to a current price of $9.53 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -0.26%. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS), the current Gross Margin % is -0.26% 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 $9.53 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.66. GuruFocus considers Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VLRS:

  • Gross Margin %: -0.26%
  • GF Value™: $7.66 vs. price of $9.53 (24.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges VOLARA:Mexico0I3G:UK
Address Avenue Antonio Dovali Jaime No. 70, 13th Floor, Tower B, Colonia Zedec Santa Fe, Alcaldia Alvaro Obregon, Mexico, DF, MEX, 01210
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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