Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:RYAI Ryanair Holdings PLC CHIX:RYAI
89 GF Score
Price €26.33
GF Value €25.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ryanair Holdings Profitability Rank?

Ryanair Holdings CHIX:RYAI -2.08% 89 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RYAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Ryanair Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Ryanair Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.46%. As of today, Ryanair Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 9.


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CHIX:RYAI vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Profitability Rank Comparison

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


Ryanair Holdings Profitability Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Ryanair Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Ryanair Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ryanair Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-589.5 / 2512.6
=-23.46 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 9, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Ryanair Holdings has an F-score of 9. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Ryanair Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to DAL and UAL?
Ryanair Holdings' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Ryanair Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. Ryanair Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near 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 €25.15, compared to a current price of €26.33 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.33 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.15. GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €25.15 vs. price of €26.33 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Holdings Business Description

Address Airside Business Park, Swords, County Dublin, Dublin, IRL, K67 NY94
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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