Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -9.7x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -25.0%. (2015–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.6B | $1.2B | $2.2B | $2.9B | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $6.1B | $5.9B | $5.3B | $4.1B | $4.4B | $4.9B | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -9.73 | — | 18.71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.67 | 1.43 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 2.74 | 2.21 | 2.66 | 2.37 | 4.39 | 5.56 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 19.25 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | — | — | 13.64 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.58 | 1.41 | 1.13 | 1.32 | 2.37 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | 41.02 | 86.21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 106.66 | 122.78 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 31.87 | — | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 35.5% | 35.5% | 5.0% | 8.4% | 8.5% | -9.8% | -31.2% | 20.1% | 17.3% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Operating Margin | -4.0% | -4.0% | 1.5% | -0.1% | -1.4% | -5.7% | -29.2% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 18.5% | 14.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | -3.7% | -3.7% | 2.3% | -0.3% | -1.1% | -5.0% | -18.0% | 10.0% | 3.7% | 11.7% | 9.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -25.0% | -25.0% | 15.3% | -2.2% | -7.1% | -24.3% | -52.8% | 61.1% | 22.0% | 50.8% | 42.7% |
| ROA | -2.0% | -2.0% | 1.5% | -0.2% | -0.8% | -2.6% | -6.1% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 16.2% | 12.9% |
| ROIC | -2.3% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -0.1% | -1.3% | -3.5% | -11.3% | 22.3% | — | 201.5% | 112.0% |
| ROCE | -3.2% | -3.2% | 1.5% | -0.1% | -1.5% | -4.3% | -14.1% | 18.5% | 12.1% | 44.5% | 36.6% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 11.13 | 11.13 | 7.40 | 6.82 | 5.75 | 5.38 | 8.43 | 4.62 | 0.76 | 0.55 | 0.68 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 34.37 | 73.60 | — | — | — | 7.06 | 1.26 | 0.63 | 0.81 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 9.76 | 6.17 | 5.62 | 4.26 | 3.64 | 7.21 | 3.21 | -1.73 | -0.82 | -0.54 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 28.68 | 60.64 | — | — | — | 4.90 | -2.85 | -0.93 | -0.65 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 12.62 | — | 15.94 | -3.72 | -1.76 | -3.00 |
| Interest Coverage | -11.18 | -11.18 | 12.50 | 33.00 | -4.20 | -3.97 | -30.00 | — | 27.25 | 106.33 | 46.60 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.78 | 0.65 | 0.75 | 1.11 | 1.31 | 1.09 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.62 | 0.76 | 0.63 | 0.74 | 1.08 | 1.27 | 1.07 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 0.69 | 0.38 | 0.61 | 0.90 | 1.11 | 0.85 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.52 | 0.61 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.49 | 0.35 | 0.65 | 1.42 | 1.28 | 1.42 |
| Inventory Turnover | 26.69 | 26.69 | 45.42 | 41.61 | 55.35 | 78.00 | 91.11 | 100.25 | 99.06 | 62.63 | 113.10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 8.72 | 8.99 | 9.76 | 10.75 | 10.99 | 62.78 | 14.70 | 11.85 | 10.01 | 17.29 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 63.3% | 263.8% | 50.5% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 5.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 5.2% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $230M | $226M | $220M | $218M | $217M | $215M | $215M | $216M | $214M | $214M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ULCC stock.
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -9.7x. The historical average is 18.7x.
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -25.0%. The historical average is 8.0%.
Based on historical data, Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -9.7x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. has 35.5% gross margin and -4.0% operating margin.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Extreme leverage and negative equity
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Volatility Masks Structural Weakness
Gross margin swung from -21.0% in 2026Q1 to 53.4% in 2026Q2, per the latest quarterly report, yet operating margin remained negative at -7.6%, indicating persistent cost pressures.
The extreme quarterly swings in gross margin, from -21.0% to 53.4%, suggest that revenue recognition and cost timing are distorting underlying profitability. Despite the apparent recovery in 2026Q2, operating margin of -7.6% and net margin of -7.0% indicate that the company is still unable to convert revenue into profit. This pattern, with negative margins in most quarters, points to a structural cost disadvantage rather than a temporary blip. Investors should monitor whether the 2026Q2 gross margin spike can be sustained, as historical data shows similar rebounds followed by losses.
Return on Capital Decaying Sharply
ROIC fell from 0.8% in 2024Q4 to -1.6% in 2026Q2, as reported in financial statements, while ROE collapsed to -50.3%, reflecting severe value destruction.
The trend in ROIC and ROE over the past ten quarters shows a clear deterioration, with ROIC turning negative in most periods and ROE reaching -50.3% in 2026Q2. This suggests that the company is not generating returns above its cost of capital, and the negative equity base amplifies the ROE decline. The driver is not just margin pressure but also the rapid expansion of the asset base, with net PPE rising to $5.9B, which has not yet translated into profitable operations. The company appears to be in a phase of heavy investment without commensurate returns, which may indicate a prolonged period of capital destruction.
Working Capital Efficiency Shows Mixed Signals
CCC improved to 9 days in 2026Q2 from 4 days in 2025Q3, per the latest quarterly data, but DSO and DPO remain low, indicating limited supplier leverage.
The cash conversion cycle has been volatile, swinging from -4 days in 2025Q3 to 9 days in 2026Q2, reflecting erratic working capital management. DSO has remained stable around 10 days, which is typical for airlines given ticket sales, but DPO has also been low, suggesting the company is not stretching payables to conserve cash. The negative CCC in 2025Q3 indicates that the company was collecting cash from customers before paying suppliers, but this reversed in 2026Q2. This volatility suggests that working capital is not a reliable source of cash, and the company's liquidity position remains thin.
Leverage at Critical Levels
Debt-to-equity surged to 38.5 in 2026Q2 from 7.4 a year earlier, per the latest balance sheet, while interest coverage turned negative at -29.5, indicating severe debt service strain.
The rapid increase in leverage, with D/E reaching 38.5, is a direct result of equity erosion, as retained earnings turned negative and total debt climbed to $5.2B. Interest coverage of -29.5 in 2026Q2 indicates that operating income is insufficient to cover interest expenses, which is a critical red flag. The company's ability to service its debt is highly dependent on generating positive operating income, which has been elusive in most quarters. This level of leverage, combined with negative equity, suggests that the company is at high risk of breaching covenants or facing refinancing difficulties.
Liquidity Buffer Thin and Deteriorating
Current ratio fell to 0.58 in 2026Q2 from 0.53 a year earlier, as reported in financial statements, with quick ratio at 0.54, indicating a strained liquidity position.
The current ratio has remained below 1 for the entire period, indicating that current liabilities exceed current assets, which is typical for airlines but still a concern given the negative equity. The quick ratio of 0.54 suggests that even excluding inventory, the company cannot cover its short-term obligations with liquid assets. However, the company holds $955M in cash, which provides some buffer, but this is offset by high current liabilities. Under a severe stress scenario, such as a demand shock, the company may struggle to meet its obligations without additional financing.
Misapplied Metric: EV/EBITDA
EV/EBITDA is commonly used for airlines, but for ULCC, negative EBITDA in most quarters makes it meaningless; instead, investors should focus on cash flow metrics like FCF yield.
The EV/EBITDA multiple is often used to value airlines, but for Frontier, EBITDA has been negative in most quarters, rendering the multiple uninformative or even misleading. The forward EV/EBITDA of 37.66 appears high, but it is based on a single quarter of positive EBITDA, which may not be sustainable. A more appropriate metric is the price-to-free-cash-flow ratio, which reflects the company's actual cash generation, but this has also been volatile. Given the company's heavy capital expenditure and working capital swings, investors should focus on cash flow-based valuation and the sustainability of cash generation rather than EBITDA multiples.