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United Airlines Holdings's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,891 Mil. United Airlines Holdings's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF13,862 Mil.
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Gross Profit 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
United Airlines Holdings had a gross margin of 25.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
United Airlines Holdings Gross Profit Related Terms
United Airlines Holdings Gross Profit 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.
XSWX:UAL vs DAL, LUV, AAL: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines Holdings's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Airlines Holdings's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Airlines Holdings's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF13,862 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a Gross Profit of CHF13,862 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors.
Is United Airlines Holdings' Gross Profit too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current Gross Profit is CHF13,862 Mil. 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' Gross Profit compare to DAL and LUV?
United Airlines Holdings' Gross Profit of CHF13,862 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Transportation company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. United Airlines Holdings's current Gross Profit is CHF13,862 Mil. 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 Gross Profit of CHF13,862 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF64.25, compared to a current price of CHF97.85 — trading 52.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF13,862 Mil. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL), the current Gross Profit is CHF13,862 Mil 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 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 CHF97.85 is trading 52.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF64.25.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:UAL:
Gross Profit: CHF13,862 Mil
GF Value™: CHF64.25 vs. price of CHF97.85 (52.3% above fair value)
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.
79GF Score
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