Passenger Load Factor % is an indicator which measures the capacity utilization of airlines to assess how efficiently the airline fills seats and generates fare revenue.
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Passenger Load Factor % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 85.00%
, which is lower than
85.10% for the pervious quarter ended in Dec. 2025.
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Passenger Load Factor % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 84.30%
, which is lower than
86.80% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.
VLRS's Passenger Load Factor % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Passenger Load Factor % only.
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (NYSE:VLRS) Passenger Load Factor % Explanation
Passenger Load Factor % measures the percentage of available seating capacity that has been filled by passengers. A high load factor indicates that the airline has sold most available seats and is preferred over a low load factor.
The load factor helps investors and management determine how well an airline generates sales, covers expenses, and remains profitable. Since airlines have thin profit margins and high costs, a high load factor is essential to an airline’s success.
Another measurement of load factor is Breakeven Load Factor %, which is often used in strategic planning for airlines. An airline wishing to attract low-budget customers with cheap tickets will likely need a higher load factor to stay profitable and thus, may need aircraft designed to carry more passengers. The airline could also pursue high-quality service and customer experiences by charging more per ticket and offering fewer seats.
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Passenger Load Factor % Related Terms
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Passenger Load Factor % 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.
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Passenger Load Factor % Chart
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Annual Data
VLRS vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Passenger Load Factor % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Passenger Load Factor %, along with its competitors' market caps and Passenger Load Factor % 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 (NYSE:VLRS) Passenger Load Factor % Calculation
Passenger Load Factor % is calculated as
Passenger Load Factor %
=
Passenger Miles Travelled
/
Available Seat Miles
* 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Passenger Load Factor % of 85.00% mean?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS) has a Passenger Load Factor % of 85.00% as of Mar. 2026. Passenger Load Factor is an indicator which measures the capacity utilization of airlines to assess how efficiently the airline fills seats and generates fare revenue. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Passenger Load Factor % too high?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current Passenger Load Factor % is 85.00%. 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 Passenger Load Factor % compare to DAL and UAL?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Passenger Load Factor % of 85.00% 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 Passenger Load Factor % for a Transportation company?
A good Passenger Load Factor % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Passenger Load Factor % 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 Passenger Load Factor % mean?
A high Passenger Load Factor % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Passenger Load Factor is an indicator which measures the capacity utilization of airlines to assess how efficiently the airline fills seats and generates fare revenue. View historical data on Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current Passenger Load Factor % is 85.00%. 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 $9.39 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Passenger Load Factor % is 85.00%. 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 Passenger Load Factor % calculated?
Passenger Load Factor % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (VLRS), the current Passenger Load Factor % is 85.00% 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 $9.39 is trading 22.6% 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:
Passenger Load Factor %: 85.00%
GF Value™: $7.66 vs. price of $9.39 (22.6% above fair value)
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
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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