The company maintains a disciplined financial structure with a 0.84 debt-to-equity ratio and $4.7 billion in net property, plant, and equipment, reflecting a commitment to fleet-driven asset expansion.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 | Dec'03 | Dec'02 | Dec'01 |
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| Total Current Assets | 1.82B | 1.78B | 1.58B | 1.27B | 1.24B | 1.24B | 1.22B | 1.22B | 1.06B | 1.2B | 1.07B | 910.16M | 1B | 1.34B | 917.49M | 754.72M | 614.33M | 502.15M | 522.46M | 435.74M | 290.65M | 184.79M | 156.03M | 103.52M | 68.94M | 69.04M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 1.33B | 1.34B | 1.2B | 915.18M | 934.75M | 1.02B | 889.88M | 851.13M | 719.55M | 943.9M | 814.69M | 618.67M | 763.97M | 1.07B | 651.1M | 506.15M | 402.6M | 352.07M | 396.83M | 308.36M | 197.38M | 114.49M | 110.94M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash Only | 374.22M | 382.55M | 613.31M | 206.38M | 122.42M | 211.08M | 119.06M | 158.73M | 153.35M | 238.79M | 331.69M | 202.66M | 271.23M | 139.24M | 166.26M | 243.8M | 207.69M | 262.66M | 220.81M | 285.86M | 169.88M | 94.11M | 95.72M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Short-Term Investments | 959.46M | 955.6M | 585.92M | 708.81M | 812.32M | 806.34M | 770.82M | 692.4M | 566.2M | 705.11M | 483M | 416M | 492.74M | 930.4M | 484.84M | 262.35M | 194.91M | 89.41M | 176.02M | 22.5M | 27.5M | 20.38M | 15.22M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 207.74M | 197.64M | 187.68M | 177.28M | 148.14M | 97.24M | 71.09M | 109.64M | 96.36M | 115.64M | 107.41M | 87.89M | 126.75M | 139.3M | 136.34M | 143M | 89.39M | 80.79M | 75.2M | 81.37M | 62.14M | 49.79M | 27.71M | 31.02M | 0 | 30.21M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 19.85 | 19.94 | 19.88 | 18.72 | 18.24 | 23.51 | 32.4 | 14.78 | 13.13 | 16.74 | 17.67 | 14.23 | 17.1 | 19.49 | 22.12 | 28.51 | 23.06 | 23.48 | 21.3 | 28.91 | 26.65 | 29.86 | 25.29 | 33.13 | - | 37.97 |
| Inventory | 152.25M | 148.13M | 132.34M | 116.6M | 93.33M | 74.78M | 74.32M | 69.1M | 86.53M | 81.83M | 74.5M | 62.25M | 59.43M | 56.81M | 50.6M | 42.38M | 43.96M | 23.33M | 18.41M | 14.09M | 8.67M | 4.07M | 2.33M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 21.97 | 23.19 | 21.77 | 19.5 | 16.48 | 25.03 | 32.05 | 13.7 | 16.74 | 17.92 | 18.87 | 15.37 | 13.08 | 13.04 | 13.03 | 13.94 | 19.27 | 15.02 | 12.75 | 14.25 | 5.91 | 3.9 | 3.84 | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 29.29M | 32.77M | 3.02M | 14.19M | 6.49M | 44.01M | 174.79M | 188.96M | 144.98M | 11.7M | 47.14M | 88.06M | 202.69M | 516.4M | 7.34M | 4.05M | 2.68M | 2.59M | 4.04M | 6.35M | 5.88M | 2.94M | 6.65M | 72.5M | 68.94M | 38.83M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 5.08B | 4.8B | 4.17B | 3.93B | 3.45B | 3.01B | 2.63B | 3.12B | 3.02B | 3.05B | 2.78B | 3.26B | 3.07B | 2.61B | 2.57B | 2.31B | 1.86B | 1.59B | 1.43B | 1.27B | 964.36M | 732.12M | 546.01M | 488.39M | 353M | 231.08M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 4.74B | 4.42B | 3.77B | 3.52B | 3.12B | 2.68B | 2.36B | 2.82B | 2.7B | 2.83B | 2.62B | 2.65B | 2.51B | 2.35B | 2.28B | 2B | 1.75B | 1.48B | 1.34B | 1.17B | 862.28M | 637.54M | 541.21M | 480.49M | 345.41M | 227.72M |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 0.86x | 0.82x | 0.91x | 0.98x | 0.95x | 0.56x | 0.34x | 0.96x | 0.99x | 0.89x | 0.85x | 0.85x | 1.08x | 1.11x | 0.98x | 0.92x | 0.81x | 0.85x | 0.96x | 0.88x | 0.99x | 0.95x | 0.74x | 0.71x | 0.87x | 1.28x |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 20.38M | 20.38M | 20.38M | 20.38M | 20.38M | 20.38M | 20.38M | 20.38M | 20.38M | 20.38M | 20.38M | 25.3M | 27.57M | 25.1M | 25.48M | 23.85M | 21.73M | 24.2M | 21.78M | 20.51M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 104.48M | 104.07M | 76.37M | 67.61M | 58.17M | 61.37M | 75.19M | 87.74M | 80.79M | 60.73M | 49.12M | 49.05M | 36.91M | 28.21M | 59.38M | 47.05M | 37.35M | 34.97M | 31.86M | 35.48M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 1.14B | 248.58M | 248.94M | 258.93M | 202.06M | 199.67M | 119.62M | 134.35M | 138.85M | 65.95M | 953K | 423.47M | 396.8M | 99.77M | 69.44M | 104.83M | 6.22M | 6.41M | 11.14M | 17.04M | 29.03M | 26.18M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 21.21M | 15.61M | 31.41M | 32.03M | 25.28M | 20.82M | 21.47M | 38.01M | 66.87M | 62.9M | 64.25M | 90.47M | 91.8M | 100.61M | 121.29M | 125.31M | 40.87M | 41.57M | 27.86M | 28.53M | 51.27M | 47.89M | 4.8M | 7.9M | 7.58M | 3.36M |
| Total Assets | 6.89B | 6.58B | 5.74B | 5.2B | 4.69B | 4.25B | 3.85B | 4.35B | 4.09B | 4.25B | 3.85B | 4.17B | 4.07B | 3.95B | 3.48B | 3.07B | 2.48B | 2.09B | 1.95B | 1.71B | 1.26B | 916.91M | 702.05M | 591.91M | 421.94M | 300.12M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.59x | 0.55x | 0.60x | 0.67x | 0.63x | 0.36x | 0.21x | 0.62x | 0.66x | 0.59x | 0.58x | 0.54x | 0.66x | 0.66x | 0.65x | 0.60x | 0.57x | 0.60x | 0.66x | 0.60x | 0.68x | 0.66x | 0.57x | 0.58x | 0.71x | 0.97x |
| Asset Growth % | 59.88% | 14.64% | 10.5% | 10.8% | 10.41% | 10.25% | -11.36% | 6.36% | -3.9% | 10.58% | -7.68% | 2.3% | 3.03% | 13.46% | 13.61% | 23.86% | 18.28% | 7.09% | 14.47% | 36.03% | 36.87% | 30.6% | 18.61% | 40.29% | 40.59% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 1.57B | 1.44B | 1.36B | 1.28B | 1.19B | 1.05B | 813.39M | 997.63M | 1.04B | 1.06B | 922.44M | 979.55M | 970.51M | 1.04B | 788.69M | 658.01M | 506.78M | 446.58M | 502.08M | 424.99M | 339.57M | 253.98M | 143.01M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Payable | 211.66M | 164.32M | 229.1M | 182.3M | 166.66M | 112.6M | 63.46M | 119.33M | 124.96M | 129.96M | 104.18M | 218.97M | 125.41M | 95.05M | 125.23M | 114.92M | 66M | 50.88M | 65.58M | 68.29M | 56.45M | 52.6M | 29.07M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 27.26 | 25.73 | 37.69 | 30.49 | 29.42 | 37.69 | 27.37 | 23.67 | 24.17 | 28.45 | 26.39 | 54.08 | 27.59 | 21.81 | 32.24 | 37.81 | 28.94 | 32.76 | 45.43 | 69.06 | 38.52 | 50.38 | 47.81 | - | - | - |
| Short-Term Debt | 218.25M | 239.02M | 254.85M | 222.43M | 142.48M | 196.6M | 127.95M | 122.58M | 311.96M | 298.46M | 222.72M | 245.51M | 187.65M | 156.46M | 136.27M | 131.28M | 100.86M | 94.55M | 115.83M | 110.66M | 91.45M | 67.91M | 30.57M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 2.01B | 155.58M | 681.34M | 666.92M | 707.1M | 592.05M | 486.74M | 532.49M | 502.02M | 494.37M | 405.28M | 370.99M | 408.01M | 578.44M | 382.81M | 297.13M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 9.11M | 803.24M | 59.49M | 61.93M | 41.92M | 28.99M | 10.07M | 50.1M | 42.51M | -61.28M | 45.06M | -82.95M | 147.5M | 40.68M | 39.7M | 12.39M | 219.67M | 191.79M | 242.84M | 157.16M | 159.57M | 118.7M | 67.1M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Current Ratio | 1.16x | 1.23x | 1.16x | 0.99x | 1.04x | 1.18x | 1.50x | 1.23x | 1.02x | 1.13x | 1.16x | 0.93x | 1.03x | 1.29x | 1.16x | 1.15x | 1.21x | 1.12x | 1.04x | 1.03x | 0.86x | 0.73x | 1.09x | - | - | - |
| Quick Ratio | 1.06x | 1.13x | 1.07x | 0.90x | 0.96x | 1.11x | 1.41x | 1.16x | 0.94x | 1.06x | 1.08x | 0.87x | 0.97x | 1.24x | 1.10x | 1.08x | 1.13x | 1.07x | 1.00x | 0.99x | 0.83x | 0.71x | 1.07x | - | - | - |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 14.57 | 17.4 | 3.96 | 7.73 | 5.29 | 10.85 | 37.08 | 4.82 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 10.15 | -24.47 | 2.59 | 10.72 | 2.91 | 4.64 | 13.4 | 5.74 | -11.38 | -25.9 | -5.96 | -16.62 | -18.68 | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 2.46B | 2.37B | 2.01B | 1.8B | 2B | 1.9B | 1.76B | 1.38B | 1.2B | 1.08B | 1.08B | 1.18B | 1.03B | 1.01B | 1.16B | 1.02B | 930.99M | 780.66M | 819.71M | 750.63M | 543.77M | 417.07M | 384.88M | 476.33M | 354.84M | 111.13M |
| Long-Term Debt | 1.89B | 2.07B | 1.42B | 1.24B | 1.3B | 1.23B | 1.04B | 938.18M | 975.28M | 876.12M | 961.41M | 1.06B | 928.96M | 913.51M | 1.07B | 936.66M | 888.68M | 750.97M | 800.2M | 732.21M | 529.8M | 402.95M | 380.83M | 311.99M | 211.7M | 111.13M |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 1.04B | 258.38M | 270.59M | 215.35M | 158.29M | 104.73M | 146.91M | 206.83M | 273.23M | 290.06M | 461.7M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.37M | -2.07M | 0 | 0 | -1.28M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 268.59M | 59.22M | 37.48M | 36.37M | 16.57M | 18.78M | 22.19M | 43.4M | 48.94M | 50.63M | 39.67M | 46.55M | 31.34M | 38.74M | 38.33M | 30.19M | 21.66M | 13.41M | 8.75M | 6.75M | 4.56M | 4.04M | 1.59M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 250.45M | -16.05M | 217.63M | 234.47M | 471.77M | 482.82M | 476.22M | 191.22M | 161.57M | -168.71M | -413.01M | 87.2M | 94.04M | 60.54M | 43.73M | 50.5M | 39.44M | 13.91M | 8.69M | 11.67M | 9.41M | 8.79M | 1.31M | -311.99M | -211.7M | -111.13M |
| Total Liabilities | 4.02B | 3.81B | 3.37B | 3.07B | 3.2B | 2.95B | 2.57B | 2.41B | 2.25B | 2.14B | 2B | 2.16B | 2B | 2.05B | 1.95B | 1.68B | 1.44B | 1.23B | 1.32B | 1.18B | 883.35M | 671.04M | 527.89M | 476.33M | 354.84M | 253.69M |
| Total Debt | 2.42B | 2.56B | 2B | 1.75B | 1.68B | 1.6B | 1.39B | 1.36B | 1.29B | 1.17B | 1.18B | 1.3B | 1.12B | 1.07B | 1.21B | 1.07B | 989.54M | 845.52M | 916.03M | 842.87M | 621.25M | 470.86M | 411.4M | 311.99M | 211.7M | 111.13M |
| Net Debt | 2.04B | 2.18B | 1.39B | 1.54B | 1.56B | 1.39B | 1.28B | 1.2B | 1.13B | 935.79M | 852.45M | 1.1B | 845.38M | 930.73M | 1.04B | 824.13M | 781.85M | 582.87M | 695.22M | 557.01M | 451.38M | 376.75M | 315.68M | 311.99M | 211.7M | 111.13M |
| Debt / Equity | 0.84x | 0.92x | 0.84x | 0.82x | 1.13x | 1.23x | 1.09x | 0.70x | 0.70x | 0.56x | 0.64x | 0.65x | 0.54x | 0.56x | 0.78x | 0.77x | 0.95x | 0.98x | 1.45x | 1.59x | 1.67x | 1.92x | 2.36x | 2.70x | 3.16x | 2.39x |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.64x | 2.16x | 1.85x | 1.57x | 2.34x | 4.09x | - | 2.16x | 2.95x | 1.94x | 2.74x | 3.23x | 1.76x | 1.63x | 2.45x | 2.31x | 2.79x | 2.27x | 2.60x | 2.66x | 3.25x | 3.65x | - | 4.31x | 4.79x | 0.37x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.23x | 1.84x | 1.28x | 1.38x | 2.17x | 3.55x | - | 1.91x | 2.60x | 1.54x | 1.97x | 2.72x | 1.33x | 1.42x | 2.11x | 1.79x | 2.21x | 1.56x | 1.97x | 1.75x | 2.36x | 2.92x | - | 4.31x | 4.79x | 0.37x |
| Interest Coverage | 9.08x | 8.88x | 9.35x | 4.86x | 5.43x | 1.71x | -7.64x | 6.11x | 3.41x | 9.06x | 10.77x | -5.27x | 14.49x | 17.19x | 12.17x | 11.59x | 9.67x | 9.56x | 4.39x | 5.28x | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Equity | 2.87B | 2.78B | 2.37B | 2.12B | 1.49B | 1.3B | 1.28B | 1.93B | 1.84B | 2.11B | 1.85B | 2B | 2.08B | 1.9B | 1.54B | 1.39B | 1.04B | 865.63M | 632.43M | 531.64M | 371.67M | 245.87M | 174.16M | 115.58M | 67.09M | 46.43M |
| Equity Growth % | 62.49% | 16.95% | 11.83% | 42.22% | 14.83% | 1.23% | -33.66% | 5.12% | -12.83% | 14.28% | -7.72% | -3.54% | 9.14% | 23.77% | 10.48% | 34.02% | 19.88% | 36.87% | 18.96% | 43.04% | 51.17% | 41.18% | 50.68% | 72.27% | 44.52% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 69.77 | 67.27 | 56.78 | 52.79 | 31.51 | 30.50 | 30.20 | 45.77 | 43.64 | 49.78 | 43.61 | 45.64 | 46.75 | 42.84 | 34.60 | 31.26 | 23.59 | 19.71 | 14.43 | 12.23 | 8.61 | 5.75 | 4.06 | 2.69 | 1.56 | 1.08 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 2.87B | 2.78B | 2.37B | 2.12B | 1.49B | 1.3B | 1.28B | 1.93B | 1.84B | 2.11B | 1.85B | 2B | 2.08B | 1.9B | 1.54B | 1.39B | 1.04B | 865.63M | 632.43M | 531.64M | 371.67M | 245.87M | 174.16M | 115.58M | 67.09M | 46.43M |
| Common Stock | 30.78M | 30.76M | 30.71M | 30.67M | 28.79M | 28.75M | 28.66M | 28.61M | 28.55M | 28.5M | 28.45M | 28.39M | 28.32M | 30.09M | 30.06M | 29.96M | 29.76M | 0 | 0 | 29.31M | 29.22M | 29.22M | 29.22M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Retained Earnings | 2.98B | 2.84B | 2.44B | 2.1B | 1.72B | 1.37B | 1.32B | 1.97B | 1.87B | 2.15B | 1.89B | 2.05B | 2.02B | 1.82B | 1.46B | 1.33B | 982.7M | 817.65M | 594M | 491.6M | 343.39M | 217.86M | 144.93M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treasury Stock | -345.15M | -300.14M | -291.44M | -204.13M | -344.54M | -176.9M | -136.39M | -136.39M | -136.39M | -136.39M | -136.39M | -136.39M | -18.43M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | -15.94M | -15.94M | -15.75M | -9.33M | -11.45M | -18.67M | -24.08M | -8.63M | -4.23M | -3.89M | -1.87M | 3.6M | -9.02M | 3.37M | 7.57M | 1.61M | 939K | -265K | -4.54M | 2.67M | -4.28M | -1.22M | -87.04M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Regional Macroeconomic Volatility
As reported in the company's financial statements, total assets for Copa Holdings have expanded from $5.2 billion in 2023Q4 to $6.9 billion by 2026Q1, a trend that appears to be driven by the systematic integration of new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft into the active fleet.
The consistent growth in the asset base suggests a deliberate strategy to scale capacity at the PTY hub to capture regional transit demand. This trajectory indicates that the company is successfully reinvesting retained earnings into productive, revenue-generating assets rather than accumulating idle capital.
Based on the provided quarterly data, Copa Holdings maintains a disciplined debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84 as of 2026Q1, which remains significantly lower than many regional peers and suggests a high degree of financial flexibility in a capital-intensive industry prone to cyclical downturns.
The company's ability to manage debt levels while simultaneously expanding its fleet indicates a prudent approach to capital structure. Investors should monitor whether this leverage profile remains stable as the company continues to navigate the high-interest-rate environment and potential regional economic volatility.
According to recent balance sheet filings, net property, plant, and equipment (PPE) accounts for approximately $4.7 billion of the $6.9 billion total asset base in 2026Q1, underscoring the company's asset-heavy business model centered on its standardized Boeing 737 fleet and hub-and-spoke operational efficiency.
The high concentration of PPE relative to total assets confirms that the company's competitive advantage is physically embedded in its aircraft fleet. This asset composition suggests that the company is well-positioned to maintain its operational moat, provided that maintenance and utilization rates remain consistent with historical performance.
As indicated by the reported figures, the current ratio stood at 1.16 in 2026Q1, reflecting a stable liquidity position that provides a necessary buffer against the inherent volatility of the airline industry and potential fluctuations in regional passenger demand or fuel costs.
The company's liquidity management appears adequate to cover short-term obligations, even during periods of aggressive fleet expansion. This suggests that management is prioritizing a balance between growth and the maintenance of a safety net to withstand unforeseen operational or macroeconomic shocks.
Based on the financial data, equity has grown steadily to $2.9 billion in 2026Q1, with retained earnings serving as the primary driver, reaching $3.0 billion and signaling that the company is effectively funding its growth through internal cash generation rather than excessive external dilution.
The consistent accumulation of retained earnings suggests that the company's core operations are highly profitable and capable of self-funding. This trend is a positive indicator for long-term shareholders, as it implies that the business model is structurally sound and not reliant on frequent equity market access.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CPA stock.
As of 2025, Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) had total assets of $6.58B including $1.78B in current assets.
Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) carries total debt of $2.56B, offset by $1.34B in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $2.78B ($67.27 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) reported a current ratio of 1.23x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.