DAL (Delta Air Lines) Asset Turnover: 0.19 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Delta Air Lines Asset Turnover?

Delta Air Lines DAL +4.53% 79 Asset Turnover is 0.19 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DAL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Total Assets. Delta Air Lines's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15,854 Mil. Delta Air Lines's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $82,874 Mil. Therefore, Delta Air Lines's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula. Delta Air Lines's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.61%. It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula. Delta Air Lines's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.39%.


Delta Air Lines  (NYSE:DAL) Asset Turnover Explanation

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula.

Delta Air Lines's annulized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

ROE %**(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-1156/20614.5
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-1156 / 63416)*(63416 / 82874)*(82874/ 20614.5)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-1.82 %*0.7652*4.0202
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-1.39 %*4.0202
=-5.61 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.

** The ROE % used above is for Du Pont Analysis only. It is different from the defined ROE % page on our website, as here it uses Net Income instead of Net Income attributable to Common Stockholders in the calculation.

It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula:

Delta Air Lines's annulized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-1156/82874
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-1156 / 63416)*(63416 / 82874)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-1.82 %*0.7652
=-1.39 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

In the article Joining The Dark Side: Pirates, Spies and Short Sellers, James Montier reported that In their US sample covering the period 1968-2003, Cooper et al find that firms with low asset growth outperformed firms with high asset growth by an astounding 20% p.a. equally weighted. Even when controlling for market, size and style, low asset growth firms outperformed high asset growth firms by 13% p.a. Therefore a company with fast asset growth may underperform.

Therefore, it is a good sign if a company's Asset Turnover is consistent or even increases. If a company's asset grows faster than sales, its Asset Turnover will decline, which can be a warning sign.


Delta Air Lines Asset Turnover Related Terms


Delta Air Lines Asset Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Delta Air Lines's Asset Turnover 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.

Delta Air Lines Asset Turnover Chart

Delta Air Lines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Asset Turnover
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Delta Air Lines Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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DAL vs UAL, LUV, AAL: Asset Turnover Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Delta Air Lines's Asset Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Asset Turnover 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.


Delta Air Lines Asset Turnover vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Delta Air Lines's Asset Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Delta Air Lines's Asset Turnover falls into.


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Delta Air Lines Asset Turnover Calculation

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales.

Delta Air Lines's Asset Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=63364/( (75372+81317)/ 2 )
=63364/78344.5
=0.81

Delta Air Lines's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=15854/( (81317+84431)/ 2 )
=15854/82874
=0.19

* 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.

Companies with low profit margins tend to have high Asset Turnover, while those with high profit margins have low Asset Turnover. Companies in the retail industry tend to have a very high turnover ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Asset Turnover →
What does a Asset Turnover of 0.19 mean?
Delta Air Lines (DAL) has a Asset Turnover of 0.19 as of Mar. 2026. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Delta Air Lines and its competitors.
Is Delta Air Lines' Asset Turnover too high?
Delta Air Lines' current Asset Turnover is 0.19. Overall, Delta Air Lines has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Air Lines' Asset Turnover compare to UAL and LUV?
Delta Air Lines' Asset Turnover of 0.19 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 Asset Turnover for a Transportation company?
A good Asset Turnover depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover mean?
A high Asset Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Delta Air Lines and its competitors. Delta Air Lines's current Asset Turnover is 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delta Air Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines (DAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.11, compared to a current price of $90.65 — trading 67.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Asset Turnover is 0.19. Delta Air Lines' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Asset Turnover calculated?
Asset Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Delta Air Lines (DAL), the current Asset Turnover is 0.19 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 Delta Air Lines (DAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $90.65 is trading 67.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.11. GuruFocus considers Delta Air Lines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAL:

  • Asset Turnover: 0.19
  • GF Value™: $54.11 vs. price of $90.65 (67.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Delta Air Lines Business Description

Address Post Office Box 20706, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30320-6001
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
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