VLRS (Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV) OCF Margin %: 32.60% (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Above Median


VLRS Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV VLRS
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Price $9.23
GF Value $7.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV OCF Margin %?

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV VLRS +0.33% 80 OCF Margin % is 32.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 23.64. GuruFocus rates VLRS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks better than 76.54% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $251 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 OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.60%.

As of today, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current OCF Yield % is 79.60%.

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

VLRS' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.17   Med: 23.64   Max: 35.69
Current: 26.97


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV was 35.69%. The lowest was 4.17%. And the median was 23.64%.

VLRS's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
76.54% of 1006 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.945 vs VLRS: 26.97


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


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

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The historical data trend for Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's OCF 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 OCF Margin % Chart

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF 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
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VLRS vs DAL, UAL, LUV: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=749.827/3037.516
=24.69 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=251/770
=32.60 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 32.60% mean?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS) has a OCF Margin % of 32.60% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 23.64. Over the past decade, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.17 to 35.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #236 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's OCF Margin % too high?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current OCF Margin % of 32.60% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 23.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.17 to a high of 35.69. The Transportation industry median OCF Margin % is 12.95. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's value of 32.60% is 151.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #236 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 OCF Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV ranks #236 out of 1006 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 12.95. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's value of 32.60% is 151.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.17 to 35.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.64 vs. the industry median of 12.95, 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 OCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median OCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 12.95, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 32.60% is 151.8% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Margin % is 12.95 — 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 OCF Margin % is 32.60%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 23.64. 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 OCF Margin % is 32.60%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 23.64 and 151.8% above the Transportation industry median of 12.95. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS), the current OCF 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:

  • OCF Margin %: 32.60% (38% above median its 10-year median of 23.64)
  • GF Value™: $7.61 vs. price of $9.23 (21.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 151.8% above the Transportation median (#236 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

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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