COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CPA • PAP310761054
136.4 USD
+3.6 (+2.71%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
136.4 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CPA. 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CPA. 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.
- CPA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- CPA has a Return On Assets of 10.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 24.91%, CPA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.07%, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPA is significantly below the industry average of 20.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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.
- CPA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.82%, CPA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPA has grown nicely.
- CPA has a Gross Margin of 63.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPA outperforms 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 Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPA is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CPA has been reduced compared to 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 2.52 indicates that CPA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CPA has a Altman-Z score of 2.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- CPA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.89. This is a neutral value as CPA would need 4.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CPA's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.89 is amongst the best of 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.
- CPA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71. This is in the better half of the industry: CPA outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC9.14%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that CPA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CPA's Current ratio of 1.06 is amongst the best of the industry. CPA outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
- 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.95. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPA outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
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%.
- CPA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.92% yearly.
- CPA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.53%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.94% on average over the past years.
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 11.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.41%
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
EPS Next 5Y11.52%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y8.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.89%
Revenue Next 5Y7.65%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.48, the valuation of CPA can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CPA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.30.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.48, the valuation of CPA can be described as very cheap.
- 95.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, CPA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 95.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CPA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPA is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of CPA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.82%, CPA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CPA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.84. CPA pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CPA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.82% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CPA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.30%!
- CPA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CPA has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- CPA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y11.88%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
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 for CPA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is COPA HOLDINGS SA-CLASS A (CPA) stock?
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 8.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.