United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Momentum Rank: 9 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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XSWX:UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc XSWX:UAL
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GF Value CHF74.35
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What is United Airlines Holdings Momentum Rank?

United Airlines Holdings XSWX:UAL 83 Momentum Rank is 9 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:UAL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF74.35. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

United Airlines Holdings has the Momentum Rank of 9.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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United Airlines Holdings Momentum Rank Related Terms

XSWX:UAL vs LUV, DAL, AAL: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines Holdings's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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.

United Airlines Holdings Momentum Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Airlines Holdings's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Airlines Holdings's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 9 mean?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a Momentum Rank of 9 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, United Airlines Holdings' Momentum Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is United Airlines Holdings' Momentum Rank too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current Momentum Rank 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 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' Momentum Rank compare to LUV and DAL?
United Airlines Holdings' Momentum Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, United Airlines Holdings' own Momentum Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 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 Momentum Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. United Airlines Holdings's current Momentum Rank 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 United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a current Momentum Rank of 9. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF74.35, compared to a current price of CHF99.70 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. United Airlines Holdings' 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 Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL), the current Momentum Rank is 9 as of Jul. 30, 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF99.70 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF74.35.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:UAL:

  • Momentum Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF74.35 vs. price of CHF99.70 (34.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

United Airlines Holdings Business Description

Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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