PAC vs OMAB vs ASUR vs JBLU vs UAL

For growth investors, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.

A. B. de C. V. (PAC) is the stronger pick with 21. 4% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -2. 3% for JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU). United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) offers the better valuation at 9. 8x trailing P/E (10. 7x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S. A. B. de C. V. (OMAB) a "Buy" — based on 13 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

(UAL) is the cheapest at 9. 8x versus Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S. A. B. de C. V. at 21. 9x. On forward P/E, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S. A. B. de C. V. is actually cheaper at 0. 8x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S. A. B. de C. V. wins at 0. 02x versus Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S. A. B. de C. V. 's 0. 03x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.

A. B. de C. V. (PAC) delivered a total return of +166. 2%, compared to -73. 8% for JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: PAC returned +219. 5% versus JBLU's -73. 6%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.

A. B. de C. V. (PAC) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 59β versus United Airlines Holdings, Inc. 's 2. 25β — meaning UAL is approximately 282% more volatile than PAC relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Asure Software, Inc. (ASUR) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 40% versus 5% for JetBlue Airways Corporation — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.

A. B. de C. V. (PAC) is pulling ahead at 21. 4% versus -2. 3% for JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: JetBlue Airways Corporation grew EPS 27. 5% year-over-year, compared to -6. 7% for Asure Software, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, ASUR leads at 13. 6% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.

A. B. de C. V. (OMAB) is the more profitable company, earning 33. 5% net margin versus -9. 3% for Asure Software, Inc. — meaning it keeps 33. 5% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: OMAB leads at 56. 0% versus -6. 0% for ASUR. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — PAC leads at 77. 1%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S. A. B. de C. V. (OMAB) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 02x versus Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S. A. B. de C. V. 's 0. 03x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S. A. B. de C. V. (OMAB) trades at 0. 8x forward P/E versus 10. 7x for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. — 9. 9x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for ASUR: 60. 7% to $14. 75.

In this comparison, OMAB (5.

0% yield), PAC (3. 9% yield) pay a dividend. ASUR, JBLU, UAL do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.

A. B. de C. V. (PAC) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 59), 3. 9% yield, +219. 5% 10Y return). JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) carries a higher beta of 2. 11 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (PAC: +219. 5%, JBLU: -73. 6%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (PAC (Industrials) and OMAB (Industrials) and ASUR (Technology) and JBLU (Industrials) and UAL (Industrials)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: PAC is a mid-cap high-growth stock; OMAB is a small-cap deep-value stock; ASUR is a small-cap high-growth stock; JBLU is a small-cap quality compounder stock; UAL is a mid-cap deep-value stock. PAC, OMAB pay a dividend while ASUR, JBLU, UAL do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.