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Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
Qantas Airways's Sloan Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.05%.
As of Jun. 2026, Qantas Airways has a Sloan Ratio of 5.05%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Jun. 2026, Qantas Airways has a Sloan Ratio of 5.05%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Qantas Airways Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Qantas Airways Sloan Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qantas Airways's Sloan Ratio % can be seen below:
* 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.
ASX:QAN vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Sloan Ratio % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Qantas Airways's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan Ratio % 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.
Qantas Airways Sloan Ratio % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Qantas Airways's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qantas Airways's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
Qantas Airways's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest two semi-annual data as the TTM data.
Qantas Airways's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 925 (Dec. 2025 ) + 364 (Jun. 2026 ) = A$1,289 Mil.
Qantas Airways's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 1752 (Dec. 2025 ) + 2141 (Jun. 2026 ) = A$3,893 Mil.
Qantas Airways's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was -1809 (Dec. 2025 ) + -2159 (Jun. 2026 ) = A$-3,968 Mil.
* 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.
Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) has a Sloan Ratio % of 5.05% as of Jun. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Qantas Airways and its competitors.
Is Qantas Airways' Sloan Ratio % too high?
Qantas Airways' current Sloan Ratio % is 5.05%. Overall, Qantas Airways has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qantas Airways' Sloan Ratio % compare to DAL and UAL?
Qantas Airways' Sloan Ratio % of 5.05% 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 Sloan Ratio % for a Transportation company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Sloan Ratio % 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 Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Qantas Airways and its competitors. Qantas Airways's current Sloan Ratio % is 5.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qantas Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$10.09, compared to a current price of A$9.35 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is 5.05%. Qantas Airways' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN), the current Sloan Ratio % is 5.05% 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 Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$9.35 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$10.09.
GuruFocus considers Qantas Airways to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:QAN:
Sloan Ratio %: 5.05%
GF Value™: A$10.09 vs. price of A$9.35 (7.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:QAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qantas Airways is Australia's largest domestic airline with typically a two thirds market share, effectively competing in a duopoly with Virgin. The company operates a multibrand strategy, with low-cost carrier Jetstar complementing the full-service Qantas brand. Its frequent-flyer loyalty program continues to expand with new partnerships, which are integral to retaining customer loyalty for its core airline business.
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