The company has increased total debt to $13.6 billion as of 2026Q1, while goodwill now represents a dominant $20.7 billion of total assets, warranting caution regarding potential impairment risks.
| 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 |
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| Total Current Assets | 7.06B | 6.26B | 4.29B | 4.91B | 5.59B | 7.78B | 4.68B | 4.81B | 3.96B | 3.5B | 4.1B | 3.22B | 3.4B | 2.28B | 1.7B | 1.16B | 841.58M | 884.4M | 929.7M | 2.08B | 2.07B | 1.94B |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 3.66B | 3.1B | 1.66B | 2.58B | 3.34B | 5.99B | 2.96B | 3.43B | 2.98B | 2.38B | 3.01B | 2.67B | 2.81B | 1.53B | 1.15B | 523.63M | 312.84M | 267.73M | 257.42M | 1.76B | 1.61B | 1.64B |
| Cash Only | 3.66B | 3.1B | 1.66B | 2.58B | 3.34B | 5.99B | 2.96B | 3.43B | 2.96B | 2.33B | 3.01B | 2.61B | 2.81B | 1.53B | 1.15B | 523.63M | 312.84M | 267.73M | 257.42M | 1.76B | 1.61B | 1.64B |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.66M | 49.34M | 0 | 60.45M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 2.38B | 2.06B | 2.26B | 1.68B | 1.53B | 1.36B | 1.38B | 1.05B | 809.23M | 760.96M | 818.24M | 483.32M | 472.72M | 616.17M | 490.75M | 639.75M | 511.56M | 598.14M | 672.27M | 66.75M | 218.95M | 181.59M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 50.42 | 46.99 | 54.76 | 42.51 | 46.65 | 56.98 | 93.57 | 45.1 | 37.36 | 38.96 | 53.81 | 39.27 | 46.26 | 65.8 | 57.02 | 83.7 | 72.53 | 86.05 | 123.4 | 12.84 | 47.36 | 46.47 |
| Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.23M | 0 | 164.71M | 222.05M | 265.68M | 62.26M | 115.22M | 89.62M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 260.6M | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14.77 | - | 19.78 | 28.24 | 47.8 | 12.58 | 25.4 | 19.35 | - | - | - | - | - | 81.34 | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 87.44M | 1.11B | 10.75M | 3.65M | 1.52M | 2.2M | 1.38M | 3.54M | 7.07M | 9.75M | 8.74M | 4.98M | 8.26M | 37.14M | 7.46M | 0 | 17.17M | 18.53M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110.1M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 25.05B | 24.68B | 22.94B | 20.33B | 17.48B | 15.11B | 13.46B | 12.47B | 11.63B | 10.7B | 9.45B | 9.29B | 9.01B | 8.73B | 8.31B | 8.13B | 9.61B | 9.39B | 8.93B | 7.05B | 6.49B | 6.34B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 3.14B | 3.15B | 3.24B | 3B | 2.73B | 2.92B | 2.88B | 2.86B | 2.67B | 2.6B | 2.44B | 2.37B | 2.28B | 2.17B | 2.15B | 2.12B | 2.31B | 2.18B | 1.94B | 2.29B | 1.76B | 1.47B |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 5.11x | 5.06x | 4.65x | 4.82x | 4.37x | 2.98x | 1.86x | 2.98x | 2.96x | 2.74x | 2.27x | 1.89x | 1.63x | 1.58x | 1.46x | 1.32x | 1.11x | 1.16x | 1.03x | 0.83x | 0.96x | 0.97x |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 20.69B | 20.35B | 18.72B | 16.42B | 13.94B | 11.68B | 10.23B | 9.27B | 8.57B | 7.65B | 6.51B | 6.35B | 6.18B | 6.09B | 5.94B | 0 | 7.27B | 7.16B | 0 | 66.75M | 218.95M | 181.59M |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.77B | 0 | 0 | 6.96B | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 42.02M | 41.01M | 60.99M | 38.82M | 48.13M | 46.2M | 34.62M | 44.05M | 77.06M | 104.33M | 109.04M | 110.72M | 44.58M | 25.33M | 25.56M | 25.15M | 34.7M | 43.79M | 42.93M | 756.93M | 752.02M | 776.73M |
| Total Assets | 32.11B | 30.94B | 27.23B | 25.24B | 23.07B | 22.89B | 18.14B | 17.28B | 15.59B | 14.2B | 13.55B | 12.51B | 12.42B | 11.01B | 10.01B | 9.3B | 10.45B | 10.28B | 9.86B | 9.13B | 8.55B | 8.28B |
| Asset Turnover | 0.52x | 0.52x | 0.55x | 0.57x | 0.52x | 0.38x | 0.30x | 0.49x | 0.51x | 0.50x | 0.41x | 0.36x | 0.30x | 0.31x | 0.31x | 0.30x | 0.25x | 0.25x | 0.20x | 0.21x | 0.20x | 0.17x |
| Asset Growth % | 60.69% | 13.6% | 7.91% | 9.4% | 0.79% | 26.21% | 4.97% | 10.82% | 9.79% | 4.84% | 8.27% | 0.74% | 12.77% | 10% | 7.69% | -11.08% | 1.72% | 4.19% | 7.98% | 6.8% | 3.29% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 6.3B | 4.73B | 3.27B | 2.47B | 5.26B | 4.9B | 4.17B | 1.24B | 1.22B | 1.1B | 1.11B | 968.78M | 830.68M | 956.99M | 1.22B | 824.95M | 740.79M | 1.04B | 1.15B | 407.1M | 177.56M | 149.7M |
| Accounts Payable | 698.31M | 1.25B | 469.22M | 286.26M | 223.15M | 123.33M | 107.51M | 140.81M | 155.9M | 200.6M | 212.94M | 165.16M | 248M | 219.08M | 155.17M | 187.55M | 385.55M | 582.24M | 394.71M | 56.03M | 69.44M | 69.72M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 137.17 | 95.91 | 34.27 | 21.12 | 17.72 | 12.61 | 13.78 | 17.25 | 18.73 | 25.51 | 38.31 | 33.36 | 54.67 | 47.3 | 38.63 | 49.55 | 98.07 | 195.23 | 314 | 17.49 | 23.88 | 67.87 |
| Short-Term Debt | 3.34B | 1.64B | 600M | 0 | 2.7B | 2.7B | 3.01B | 36.85M | 41.42M | 50.85M | 56.12M | 55.43M | 47.08M | 133.01M | 583.07M | 28.23M | 143.33M | 261.88M | 130.86M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | 0 | 61.58M | 32.89M | 46.38M | 58.51M | 91.84M | 43.1M | 39.88M | 42.32M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 175.76M | 223K | 1.09M | 3.97M | 2.3M | 10.94M | 17.98M |
| Other Current Liabilities | 664.25M | 1.19B | -389.46M | 696.03M | 1.01B | 724.15M | 391.76M | 164.44M | 233.2M | 239.12M | 169.85M | 229.9M | 194.26M | 278.45M | 153.71M | -7.49M | 3.53M | 2.4M | 93.68M | 224.25M | 2.25M | 37.69M |
| Current Ratio | 1.12x | 1.32x | 1.31x | 1.98x | 1.06x | 1.59x | 1.12x | 3.89x | 3.23x | 3.17x | 3.70x | 3.32x | 4.10x | 2.38x | 1.39x | 1.41x | 1.14x | 0.85x | 0.81x | 5.12x | 11.63x | 12.94x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.12x | 1.32x | 1.31x | 1.98x | 1.06x | 1.59x | 1.09x | 3.89x | 3.10x | 2.97x | 3.46x | 3.26x | 3.96x | 2.29x | 1.39x | 1.41x | 1.14x | 0.85x | 0.81x | 4.48x | 11.63x | 12.94x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -86.75 | - | - | - | - | - | 94.56 | - | 38.41 | 41.69 | 63.3 | 18.48 | 16.99 | 37.85 | - | - | - | - | - | 76.69 | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 13.14B | 14.78B | 13.42B | 12.93B | 9.26B | 6.75B | 3.14B | 6.15B | 5.85B | 5.87B | 5.75B | 5.59B | 5.47B | 3.66B | 2.38B | 2.39B | 1.87B | 1.56B | 1.18B | 1.25B | 682.12M | 567.85M |
| Long-Term Debt | 10.09B | 11.79B | 10.68B | 10.68B | 7.48B | 5B | 1.5B | 4.51B | 4.54B | 4.58B | 4.64B | 4.66B | 4.68B | 2.97B | 1.51B | 1.53B | 959.5M | 411.76M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 471.45M | 109.51M | 159.97M | 153.92M | 174.76M | 195.4M | 168.21M | 148.54M | 15.86M | 30.86M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 113.85M | 0 | 48.57M | 57.72M | 56.67M | 36.19M | 133.83M | 202.72M | 184.15M | 197.08M | 218.79M | 201.05M | 189.94M | 203.43M | 351.29M | 341.31M | 859.59M | 1.11B | 1.14B | 1.09B | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 2.92B | 2.88B | 2.53B | 2.04B | 377.58M | 342.12M | 351.56M | 387.66M | 1.11B | 1.06B | 272.51M | 241.92M | 100.94M | 43.35M | 33.09M | 515.5M | 18.86M | 19.26M | 43.86M | 165.55M | 682.12M | 567.85M |
| Total Liabilities | 19.44B | 19.51B | 16.69B | 15.4B | 14.52B | 11.65B | 7.31B | 7.39B | 7.08B | 6.97B | 6.86B | 6.56B | 6.3B | 4.61B | 3.59B | 3.21B | 2.61B | 2.6B | 2.33B | 1.66B | 859.68M | 717.55M |
| Total Debt | 13.58B | 13.59B | 11.46B | 10.88B | 10.39B | 7.92B | 4.71B | 4.76B | 4.6B | 4.63B | 4.69B | 4.71B | 4.72B | 3.1B | 2.09B | 1.72B | 1.1B | 673.65M | 130.86M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Debt | 9.92B | 10.49B | 9.8B | 8.3B | 7.06B | 1.93B | 1.75B | 1.33B | 1.64B | 2.3B | 1.69B | 2.11B | 1.92B | 1.57B | 935.78M | 1.2B | 790M | 405.91M | -126.56M | -1.76B | -1.61B | -1.64B |
| Debt / Equity | 1.07x | 1.19x | 1.09x | 1.11x | 1.21x | 0.70x | 0.43x | 0.48x | 0.54x | 0.64x | 0.70x | 0.79x | 0.77x | 0.49x | 0.33x | 0.28x | 0.14x | 0.09x | 0.02x | - | - | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.38x | 1.38x | 1.30x | 1.25x | 1.57x | 1.72x | 2.18x | 0.90x | 1.03x | 1.31x | 1.53x | 2.07x | 2.79x | 2.20x | 1.55x | 1.59x | 1.27x | 0.69x | 0.12x | - | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.01x | 1.07x | 1.11x | 0.95x | 1.07x | 0.42x | 0.81x | 0.25x | 0.37x | 0.65x | 0.55x | 0.93x | 1.13x | 1.11x | 0.69x | 1.11x | 0.91x | 0.42x | -0.12x | -1.65x | -1.76x | -2.33x |
| Interest Coverage | 6.09x | 6.17x | 6.32x | 6.56x | 6.67x | 8.42x | 4.55x | 13.23x | 13.24x | 9.18x | 8.93x | 6.22x | 5.76x | 6.09x | 11.66x | 9.11x | 8.47x | 21.89x | - | - | - | - |
| Total Equity | 12.67B | 11.43B | 10.54B | 9.84B | 8.55B | 11.24B | 10.83B | 9.89B | 8.51B | 7.23B | 6.69B | 5.95B | 6.12B | 6.4B | 6.42B | 6.08B | 7.85B | 7.67B | 7.53B | 7.47B | 5.88B | 5.75B |
| Equity Growth % | 33.25% | 8.37% | 7.17% | 15.01% | -23.88% | 3.81% | 9.49% | 16.16% | 17.74% | 8.11% | 12.38% | -2.72% | -4.39% | -0.29% | 5.45% | -22.45% | 2.22% | 1.94% | 0.73% | 27.02% | 2.41% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 262.39 | 236.71 | 218.44 | 203.82 | 177.22 | 232.81 | 222.01 | 201.41 | 173.07 | 146.91 | 136.20 | 120.88 | 123.41 | 128.25 | 128.62 | 121.98 | 157.31 | 154.13 | 151.98 | 149.67 | 119.13 | 117.26 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 12.49B | 11.26B | 10.38B | 9.67B | 8.37B | 11.06B | 10.65B | 9.72B | 8.35B | 7.07B | 6.55B | 5.87B | 6.07B | 6.38B | 6.41B | 6.08B | 7.84B | 7.67B | 7.53B | 7.47B | 5.88B | 5.75B |
| Common Stock | 297.78M | 297.78M | 297.78M | 297.78M | 297.78M | 297.78M | 300.82M | 301.74M | 303.39M | 303.39M | 303.64M | 302.4M | 1.49B | 2.7B | 3.9B | 4.39B | 4.4B | 4.39B | 4.36B | 4.41B | 4.44B | 4.32B |
| Retained Earnings | 10.67B | 10.94B | 10.05B | 7.83B | 6.53B | 9.7B | 8.82B | 8.12B | 6.53B | 5.28B | 4.85B | 5.55B | 4.31B | 3.29B | 2.08B | 0 | 1.23B | 1.12B | 1.05B | 664.31M | 1.45B | 1.43B |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 1.5B | -4.75M | 7.02M | 1.51B | 1.51B | 1.03B | 1.5B | 1.26B | 1.48B | 1.46B | 1.38B | -9.48M | 231.92M | 363.94M | 396.85M | 397.56M | 405.67M | 351.84M | 333.19M | 353.47M | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 172.44M | 166.45M | 159.46M | 168.04M | 185.41M | 182.27M | 175.91M | 172.38M | 164.75M | 159.45M | 132.43M | 81.37M | 51.19M | 16.99M | 8.57M | 7.58M | 7.47M | 8.84M | 1.16M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Regulatory and Concession Uncertainty
According to quarterly financial data, OMAB's total assets have grown from $25.2 billion in 2023Q4 to $32.1 billion by 2026Q1, a trend that suggests aggressive infrastructure investment, though the concurrent volatility in equity levels indicates that capital structure management remains highly sensitive to dividend payouts and earnings fluctuations.
The expansion of the asset base appears to be driven by mandatory capital expenditures under the Master Development Plan, which are essential for maintaining the concession's long-term value. However, the inconsistent trajectory of equity suggests that management is aggressively returning capital to shareholders, which may limit the company's ability to internally fund future large-scale projects without increasing leverage.
As reported in recent balance sheets, OMAB has increased its total debt from $10.9 billion in 2023Q4 to $13.6 billion in 2026Q1, maintaining a debt-to-equity ratio that has fluctuated between 1.00 and 1.56, suggesting a disciplined approach to financing infrastructure requirements while navigating regulatory constraints.
The reliance on debt appears to be a strategic choice to preserve cash for dividends rather than a sign of financial distress. Investors should monitor whether the current debt load remains sustainable if regulatory changes to the 'Maximum Rate' framework compress future aeronautical margins and limit cash flow durability.
Based on the provided financial statements, goodwill has risen steadily from $16.4 billion in 2023Q4 to $20.7 billion in 2026Q1, representing a significant portion of total assets that warrants further investigation regarding potential impairment risks should the underlying concession value be challenged by government intervention.
The heavy concentration of goodwill relative to net PPE suggests that the company's valuation is deeply tied to the intangible value of its federal concessions. This asset mix highlights the business model's reliance on regulatory stability, as any material change to concession terms could necessitate a significant write-down of these intangible assets.
As indicated by the reported figures, OMAB's cash position has shown significant variance, peaking at $4.4 billion in 2025Q3 before settling at $3.7 billion in 2026Q1, providing a necessary liquidity buffer against the cyclical nature of construction-related cash outflows and mandatory infrastructure maintenance requirements.
The current ratio, which has fluctuated between 0.86 and 1.98 over the last ten quarters, suggests that liquidity management is highly dependent on the timing of project settlements. While the current cash position appears adequate, the volatility in the current ratio indicates that the company may face short-term liquidity pressure during periods of intensive capital deployment.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OMAB stock.
As of 2025, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMAB) had total assets of $30.94B including $6.26B in current assets.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMAB) carries total debt of $13.59B, offset by $3.10B in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMAB) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $11.26B ($236.71 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMAB) reported a current ratio of 1.32x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.