Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (FRA:2CD) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:2CD Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV FRA:2CD
43 GF Score
Price €0.67
GF Value €0.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Financial Strength?

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV FRA:2CD +0.57% 43 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CD with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.12. As of today, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Altman Z-Score is 0.48.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV  (FRA:2CD) Financial Strength Explanation

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.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:2CD vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV'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.


Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Financial Strength vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Financial Strength falls into.


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Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

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:

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-70 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-86 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,755 Mil.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CVs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(594.58 + 2755.032) / 2982.448
=1.12

3. Altman Z-Score.

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.

Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV has a Z-score of 0.48, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.48 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (FRA:2CD) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 3.00.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Financial Strength too high?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Financial Strength compare to DAL and UAL?
Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 3.00 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV and its competitors. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 (FRA:2CD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.66, compared to a current price of €0.67 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 warning signs 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (FRA:2CD), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV (FRA:2CD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.67 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.66. GuruFocus considers Controladora Vuela Compania de AviacionB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2CD:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.66 vs. price of €0.67 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2CD 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

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).
43GF Score

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