Air CanadaACDVF +0.35%83 Net Margin % is 0.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 4.43. GuruFocus rates ACDVF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Air Canada ranks worse than 60.42% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Air Canada's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $35 Mil. Air Canada's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,216 Mil. Therefore, Air Canada's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Canada's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACDVF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -79.67 Med: 4.43 Max: 12.48
Current: 3.46
ACDVF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.42% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.99
vs ACDVF: 3.46
Air Canada (OTCPK:ACDVF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Air Canada Net Margin % Related Terms
Air Canada Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Canada's Net 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, Air Canada's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Air Canada Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air Canada's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Canada's Net 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.
Air Canada (ACDVF) has a Net Margin % of 0.83% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Air Canada and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 4.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #609 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Air Canada's Net Margin % too high?
Air Canada's current Net Margin % of 0.83% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 4.43. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. Air Canada's value of 0.83% is 83.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #609 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Canada has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Canada's Net Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #609 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places Air Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. Air Canada's value of 0.83% is 83.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 4.99, Air Canada has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.99, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air Canada's current Net Margin % of 0.83% is 83.4% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Air Canada and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Canada's current Net Margin % is 0.83%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 4.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada (ACDVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.96, compared to a current price of $17.10 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.83%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 83.4% below the Transportation industry median of 4.99. Air Canada's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air Canada (ACDVF), the current Net Margin % is 0.83% 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 Air Canada (ACDVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.10 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.96.
GuruFocus considers Air Canada to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACDVF:
Net Margin %: 0.83% (81% below median its 10-year median of 4.43)
GF Value™: $16.96 vs. price of $17.10 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.4% below the Transportation median (#609 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACDVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, serving nearly 50 million passengers each year, together with its low-cost subbrand, Rouge, and contracts for regional connection flights into its network. Air Canada is a sixth-freedom airline, which flies many passengers on long-haul trips to and from the US with a layover in Canada.
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