COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CPA - PAP310761054 - Common Stock
116.04 USD
-0.08 (-0.07%)
Taking everything into account, CPA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPA was compared to 21 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. CPA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CPA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, CPA could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CPA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.62%, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA has a Return On Equity of 24.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
CPA has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.13%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
CPA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.48%. This is in line with the industry average of 14.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.62% | ||
| ROE | 24.9% | ||
| ROIC | 14.13% |
ROA(3y)9.3%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)24.4%
ROE(5y)5.85%
ROIC(3y)14.48%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CPA has a better Profit Margin (18.34%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CPA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CPA has a better Operating Margin (22.10%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CPA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 62.33%, CPA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.34% | ||
| GM | 62.33% |
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%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CPA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.46 indicates that CPA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CPA's Altman-Z score of 2.46 is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPA is 3.39, which is a good value as it means it would take CPA, 3.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.39, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating CPA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.69, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC8.85%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that CPA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CPA has a better Current ratio (1.04) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CPA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPA's Quick ratio of 0.93 is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CPA have decreased by -3.45% in the last year.
CPA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.92% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CPA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.52% in the last year.
CPA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.45%
EPS 3Y492.5%
EPS 5Y12.92%
EPS Q2Q%25.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.52%
Revenue growth 3Y31.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.83%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CPA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.17%
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.54 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CPA.
CPA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, CPA is valued rather cheaply.
CPA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.36.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPA is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.77, CPA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPA is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
CPA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPA is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.61 |
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)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.49%, CPA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CPA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.71. CPA pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CPA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.49% |
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
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 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
NYSE:CPA (9/16/2025, 12:29:10 PM)
116.04
-0.08 (-0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.95%
Inst Owner Change1.71%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.77B
Analysts83.33
Price Target159.67 (37.6%)
Short Float %5.67%
Short Ratio5.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.49% |
Yearly Dividend6.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.3%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.57%
Min EPS beat(2)6.41%
Max EPS beat(2)6.74%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.23%
Max EPS beat(4)6.74%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.32%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.51%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)40.4%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.5%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.38%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.64%
PT rev (1m)0.2%
PT rev (3m)1.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 1.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.61 |
EPS(TTM)15.38
EY13.25%
EPS(NY)18.25
Fwd EY15.72%
FCF(TTM)14.72
FCFY12.69%
OCF(TTM)24.56
OCFY21.17%
SpS84.49
BVpS62.24
TBVpS59.84
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.62% | ||
| ROE | 24.9% | ||
| ROCE | 16.6% | ||
| ROIC | 14.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.54% | ||
| OM | 22.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.34% | ||
| GM | 62.33% | ||
| FCFM | 17.42% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y42.26%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.46 |
F-Score5
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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)-3.45%
EPS 3Y492.5%
EPS 5Y12.92%
EPS Q2Q%25.35%
EPS Next Y14.17%
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.52%
Revenue growth 3Y31.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.83%
Revenue Next Year5%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.39%
EBIT growth 3Y72.54%
EBIT growth 5Y11.57%
EBIT Next Year59.1%
EBIT Next 3Y23.74%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.84%
FCF growth 3Y5.63%
FCF growth 5Y-13.35%
OCF growth 1Y18.74%
OCF growth 3Y25.25%
OCF growth 5Y4.9%