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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.
A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
GuruFocus does not calculate Ryanair Holdings's interest coverage with the available data.
Ryanair Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.01.
As of today, Ryanair Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 3.36.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Ryanair Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.
Ryanair Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms
CHIX:RYAI vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.
Ryanair Holdings Financial Strength vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
GuruFocus does not calculate Ryanair Holdings's interest coverage with the available data.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Ryanair Holdings PLC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
Ryanair Holdings's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is
Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.
Ryanair Holdings has a Z-score of 3.36, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.
Good Sign:
Altman Z-score of 3.36 is strong.
* 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.
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a Financial Strength of 9 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Ryanair Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Financial Strength of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Financial Strength compare to DAL and UAL?
Ryanair Holdings' Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Ryanair Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Transportation company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. Ryanair Holdings's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.31, compared to a current price of €24.57 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current Financial Strength is 9 as of Jun. 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.57 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.31.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:
Financial Strength: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: €26.31 vs. price of €24.57 (6.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RYAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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