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COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CPA - PAP310761054 - Common Stock

123.72 USD
-0.4 (-0.32%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
123.72 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, CPA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPA was compared to 22 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. While CPA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CPA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings would make CPA suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CPA was profitable.
In the past year CPA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CPA 4 years were profitable.
CPA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CPA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CPA (10.59%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.91%, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA's Return On Invested Capital of 14.07% is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPA is significantly above the industry average of 8.38%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.59%
ROE 24.91%
ROIC 14.07%
ROA(3y)9.3%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)24.4%
ROE(5y)5.85%
ROIC(3y)14.48%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CPA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

CPA has a Profit Margin of 18.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CPA (22.82%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CPA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CPA has a better Gross Margin (63.15%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.82%
PM (TTM) 18.81%
GM 63.15%
OM growth 3Y31.04%
OM growth 5Y6.32%
PM growth 3Y82.55%
PM growth 5Y14.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.26%
CPA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CPA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CPA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CPA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CPA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CPA Yearly Shares OutstandingCPA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
CPA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

CPA has an Altman-Z score of 2.46. This is not the best score and indicates that CPA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.46, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPA is 4.89, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CPA, 4.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CPA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that CPA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.71, CPA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 4.89
Altman-Z 2.46
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC8.72%
CPA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

CPA has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that CPA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.06, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that CPA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPA's Quick ratio of 0.95 is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.95
CPA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CPA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.91%.
Measured over the past years, CPA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.92% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CPA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.53% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CPA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.91%
EPS 3Y492.5%
EPS 5Y12.92%
EPS Q2Q%20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.53%
Revenue growth 3Y31.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%6.84%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.67% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.97%
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3Y11.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y8%
Revenue Next 3Y8.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CPA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
CPA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.69 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say CPA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.86, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPA is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say CPA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.69
Fwd PE 6.86
CPA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPA is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CPA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPA is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.44
EV/EBITDA 4.88
CPA Per share dataCPA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CPA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CPA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.6
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3Y11.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.37%, CPA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CPA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.88. CPA pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CPA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.37%

5.2 History

The dividend of CPA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.30%!
CPA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of CPA decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CPA Yearly Dividends per shareCPA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

The dividend of CPA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3Y11.67%
CPA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCPA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M

COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A

NYSE:CPA (12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 123.72 0 (0%)

123.72

-0.4 (-0.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)11-19 2025-11-19/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners95.94%
Inst Owner Change-4.17%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.09B
Revenue(TTM)3.53B
Net Income(TTM)664.79M
Analysts83.33
Price Target161.09 (30.21%)
Short Float %4.96%
Short Ratio5.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.37%
Yearly Dividend6.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.3%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (1.61)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.54%
Min EPS beat(2)2.66%
Max EPS beat(2)6.41%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.24%
Min EPS beat(4)2.66%
Max EPS beat(4)7.28%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.9%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.29%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)16.22%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.05%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.47%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.28%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)-0.8%
PT rev (3m)0.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.69
Fwd PE 6.86
P/S 1.44
P/FCF 11.44
P/OCF 4.67
P/B 1.91
P/tB 1.98
EV/EBITDA 4.88
EPS(TTM)16.08
EY13%
EPS(NY)18.03
Fwd EY14.57%
FCF(TTM)10.81
FCFY8.74%
OCF(TTM)26.47
OCFY21.39%
SpS85.89
BVpS64.86
TBVpS62.39
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.6
Graham Number153.19
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.59%
ROE 24.91%
ROCE 16.52%
ROIC 14.07%
ROICexc 17.65%
ROICexgc 18.13%
OM 22.82%
PM (TTM) 18.81%
GM 63.15%
FCFM 12.59%
ROA(3y)9.3%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)24.4%
ROE(5y)5.85%
ROIC(3y)14.48%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)19.38%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)20.04%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.01%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y42.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.63%
OM growth 3Y31.04%
OM growth 5Y6.32%
PM growth 3Y82.55%
PM growth 5Y14.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.26%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 4.89
Debt/EBITDA 1.67
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 95.76%
Profit Quality 66.91%
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 0.95
Altman-Z 2.46
F-Score4
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)168.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.7%
Profit Quality(3y)92.06%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.91%
EPS 3Y492.5%
EPS 5Y12.92%
EPS Q2Q%20%
EPS Next Y13.97%
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3Y11.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.53%
Revenue growth 3Y31.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%6.84%
Revenue Next Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y8%
Revenue Next 3Y8.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.63%
EBIT growth 3Y72.54%
EBIT growth 5Y11.57%
EBIT Next Year60.57%
EBIT Next 3Y24.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-31.76%
FCF growth 3Y5.63%
FCF growth 5Y-13.35%
OCF growth 1Y67.07%
OCF growth 3Y25.25%
OCF growth 5Y4.9%

COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A / CPA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CPA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CPA.


What is the valuation status of COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A?

COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA) is 7.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.91.


Can you provide the financial health for CPA stock?

The financial health rating of COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA) is 6 / 10.