Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -0.7x · EV/EBITDA 5.1x · ROE -33.1%. (2011–2025 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 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $773M | $102M | $856M | $1.1B | $975M | $2.1B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $541M | $812M | $1.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.9B | $3.2B | $3.8B | $3.9B | $3.2B | $4.1B | $3.2B | $2.9B | $429M | $635M | $1.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | -0.75 | — | 6.76 | 140.00 | — | 20.19 | — | 7.44 | — | — | 8.85 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.27 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.95 | 23.46 | 11.12 | 7.54 | 12.77 | 27.88 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.29 | 0.39 | 2.35 | 4.51 | 4.15 | 6.65 | 9.03 | 3.66 | 1.16 | 1.57 | 2.92 |
| P/FCF | 1.03 | 0.14 | 1.69 | 4.58 | 3.75 | 3.56 | 24.96 | 3.38 | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 1.03 | 0.14 | 0.79 | 1.50 | 1.59 | 2.67 | 5.93 | 2.11 | 18.80 | 16.17 | 32.22 |
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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 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.05 | 1.22 | 1.19 | 1.14 | 1.86 | 60.10 | 30.39 | 5.97 | 9.99 | 23.40 |
| EV / EBITDA | 5.13 | 4.24 | 3.94 | 5.48 | 7.34 | 5.64 | 445.58 | 108.51 | 32.08 | 47.37 | 169.77 |
| EV / EBIT | 39.19 | 16.56 | 8.08 | 17.25 | 54.88 | 14.87 | — | 176.21 | 282.17 | 122.32 | 110.63 |
| EV / FCF | — | 4.27 | 7.56 | 16.24 | 12.50 | 6.93 | 63.94 | 9.24 | — | — | — |
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 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 5.7% | 5.7% | 16.4% | 15.5% | 8.6% | 24.9% | -2.4% | 19.0% | 9.1% | 15.6% | 19.3% |
| Operating Margin | 3.3% | 3.3% | 12.1% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 18.0% | -12.4% | 12.5% | 2.0% | 5.0% | 11.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | -3.4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 4.8% | -17.8% | 7.6% | -3.5% | 1.1% | 14.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -33.1% | -33.1% | 41.6% | 3.3% | -29.2% | 46.7% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| ROA | -1.8% | -1.8% | 2.3% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| ROIC | 2.2% | 2.2% | 8.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 13.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| ROCE | 2.6% | 2.6% | 10.2% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 15.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
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 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 14.66 | 14.66 | 10.61 | 14.61 | 12.70 | 8.68 | 17.71 | 7.82 | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.19 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 5.10 | 5.10 | 3.98 | 5.01 | 6.74 | 3.78 | 341.27 | 84.68 | 13.89 | 13.23 | 12.88 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 11.79 | 8.15 | 11.47 | 9.67 | 6.31 | 14.09 | 6.35 | -0.24 | -0.34 | -0.47 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.11 | 4.11 | 3.06 | 3.94 | 5.13 | 2.75 | 271.62 | 68.82 | -8.44 | -13.17 | -32.47 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.14 | 5.87 | 11.66 | 8.74 | 3.37 | 38.98 | 5.86 | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 0.62 | 0.62 | 1.61 | 1.03 | 0.31 | 1.97 | -0.06 | 0.14 | 0.02 | 1.14 | 6.81 |
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 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.78 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 1.21 | 1.43 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.77 | 0.76 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.97 | 1.18 | 1.41 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.59 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.64 | 0.79 | 0.91 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.55 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Inventory Turnover | 168.45 | 168.45 | 157.90 | 170.86 | 117.17 | 71.58 | 3.95 | 4.82 | 4.32 | 3.57 | 3.74 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 31.48 | 16.13 | 28.07 | 31.23 | 18.70 | 686.20 | 471.49 | 379.29 | 423.88 | 310.68 |
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 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 14.8% | 0.7% | — | 5.0% | — | 13.4% | — | — | 11.3% |
| FCF Yield | 97.0% | 734.9% | 59.2% | 21.8% | 26.6% | 28.1% | 4.0% | 29.6% | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $11M | $115M | $117M | $117M | $117M | $102M | $101M | $101M | $101M | $101M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VLRS stock.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.'s current P/E ratio is -0.7x. The historical average is 34.2x.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.'s current EV/EBITDA is 5.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 15.2x.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.'s return on equity (ROE) is -33.1%. The historical average is 2.1%.
Based on historical data, Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. is trading at a P/E of -0.7x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. has 5.7% gross margin and 3.3% operating margin.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 5.1x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Engine groundings and FX exposure
Margin Collapse Signals Structural Pressure
Gross margin swung from 17.1% in 2024Q4 to -6.8% in 2026Q2, a 24-point deterioration, as reported in financial statements, indicating severe cost pressures from engine groundings and airport charges.
The gross margin collapse is not a one-off; operating margin followed a similar path, falling from 10.0% to -11.5% over the same period. This suggests that the fixed-cost base is not being absorbed efficiently during capacity constraints, and the company's ability to pass on higher costs to passengers appears limited. The negative gross margin implies that even the direct costs of flying each seat exceed the revenue generated, which is unsustainable if it persists.
Return on Capital Decays Sharply
ROIC dropped from 2.9% in 2024Q3 to -2.3% in 2026Q2, while ROE fell to -92.4%, based on reported figures, indicating that capital invested is now destroying value.
The decline in ROIC is driven by both margin compression and a slight decrease in asset turnover, which fell from 0.15 to 0.14. The sharp drop in ROE to -92.4% is amplified by the shrinking equity base, which fell from $364.8M to $68.0M, as per balance sheet data. This suggests that the company is not compounding returns but rather eroding its capital base, and the negative returns may persist until capacity constraints are resolved.
Working Capital Efficiency Holds Steady
Cash conversion cycle improved from 8 days in 2024Q2 to 11 days in 2026Q2, with DSO rising from 33 to 30 days, as per financial statements, indicating stable working capital management despite operational stress.
The slight increase in DSO from 33 to 30 days is not alarming, but the stability in DIO at 2 days and DPO at 21 days suggests that the company is not stretching supplier payments to conserve cash. The positive CCC of 11 days indicates that VLRS is funding its working capital needs internally, but the improvement from 8 days is marginal. This stability is notable given the operational turmoil, but it does not offset the larger profitability issues.
Leverage Spikes as Equity Vanishes
Debt-to-equity surged from 10.61 in 2024Q4 to 56.75 in 2026Q2, while interest coverage turned negative at -1.28, based on reported figures, indicating a rapidly deteriorating debt service capacity.
The D/E ratio is distorted by the shrinking equity base, but even with that caveat, the absolute level of debt near $3.9B is concerning. Interest coverage falling to -1.28 means that operating income is insufficient to cover interest expenses, which may force the company to rely on cash reserves or additional borrowing. The reported D/E excludes operating lease liabilities, which are substantial for an airline, so the true leverage is likely higher than reported.
Liquidity Buffer Thins Amid Losses
Current ratio fell from 0.78 in 2024Q4 to 0.64 in 2026Q2, with cash declining to $796.1M, as reported in financial statements, indicating a shrinking buffer against operational shocks.
A current ratio below 1.0 indicates that current liabilities exceed current assets, which is typical for airlines but still signals vulnerability. The decline in cash from $796.1M is modest, but the negative working capital position means that VLRS relies on ongoing cash generation to meet short-term obligations. The quick ratio of 0.64 is identical to the current ratio, suggesting that inventory is negligible, which is expected for an airline. Under severe stress, such as a prolonged grounding, this liquidity position could become strained.
Misapplied Metric: EV/EBITDA
EV/EBITDA of 5.15 appears low, but it is misleading for VLRS because EBITDA excludes aircraft rent, which is a major fixed cost, as per industry norms.
Traditional EBITDA does not capture the full cost of operating leases, which are substantial for VLRS's fleet. Using EBITDAR (EBITDA plus rent) would provide a more accurate picture of the company's earnings power and leverage. The low EV/EBITDA may tempt investors to view the stock as undervalued, but the negative net margin and ROE suggest that the company is not generating sufficient returns to justify the multiple. Investors should focus on EBITDAR and cash flow metrics rather than EV/EBITDA when evaluating VLRS.