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SKYWEST INC (SKYW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SKYW - US8308791024 - Common Stock

100.41 USD
-0.62 (-0.61%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:00:02 PM
100.41 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SKYW scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SKYW was compared to 22 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. SKYW has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SKYW scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, SKYW could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SKYW was profitable.
In the past year SKYW had a positive cash flow from operations.
SKYW had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SKYW had a positive operating cash flow.
SKYW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSKYW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

SKYW's Return On Assets of 5.69% is amongst the best of the industry. SKYW outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SKYW (15.80%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.18%, SKYW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
SKYW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.59%. This is below the industry average of 8.38%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.18%) for SKYW is above the 3 year average (3.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.69%
ROE 15.8%
ROIC 8.18%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.49%
ROE(3y)6.05%
ROE(5y)4.54%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)N/A
SKYW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSKYW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

SKYW has a better Profit Margin (10.62%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
SKYW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.23%, SKYW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
SKYW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SKYW (73.08%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
SKYW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.23%
PM (TTM) 10.62%
GM 73.08%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-4.69%
PM growth 3Y30.45%
PM growth 5Y-4.37%
GM growth 3Y7.76%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
SKYW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSKYW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SKYW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
SKYW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SKYW has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SKYW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SKYW Yearly Shares OutstandingSKYW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
SKYW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSKYW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.81 indicates that SKYW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SKYW has a better Altman-Z score (1.81) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SKYW is 9.85, which is on the high side as it means it would take SKYW, 9.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.85, SKYW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
SKYW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating SKYW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SKYW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78. This is in the better half of the industry: SKYW outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 9.85
Altman-Z 1.81
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.46%
SKYW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSKYW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that SKYW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SKYW (0.73) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
SKYW has a Quick Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that SKYW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SKYW has a better Quick ratio (0.63) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.63
SKYW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSKYW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 79.15% over the past year.
SKYW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.42% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 19.27% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, SKYW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.49% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)79.15%
EPS 3Y30.83%
EPS 5Y4.42%
EPS Q2Q%30.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.27%
Revenue growth 3Y9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y3.49%
Sales Q2Q%15.04%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SKYW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.29% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y34.56%
EPS Next 2Y20.75%
EPS Next 3Y16.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.05%
Revenue Next 2Y9.57%
Revenue Next 3Y7.58%
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 accelerating.
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.
SKYW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSKYW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
SKYW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSKYW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.58, which indicates a very decent valuation of SKYW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SKYW indicates a rather cheap valuation: SKYW is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, SKYW is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.86, the valuation of SKYW can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SKYW indicates a rather cheap valuation: SKYW is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. SKYW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.58
Fwd PE 8.86
SKYW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSKYW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SKYW is valued a bit cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SKYW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SKYW is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.89
EV/EBITDA 5.28
SKYW Per share dataSKYW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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 decent profitability rating of SKYW may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SKYW's earnings are expected to grow with 16.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)2.17
EPS Next 2Y20.75%
EPS Next 3Y16.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for SKYW!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

SKYWEST INC

NASDAQ:SKYW (12/31/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 100.41 0 (0%)

100.41

-0.62 (-0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners93.97%
Inst Owner Change0.35%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change-6.96%
Market Cap4.03B
Revenue(TTM)3.98B
Net Income(TTM)407.91M
Analysts83.64
Price Target132.6 (32.06%)
Short Float %3.15%
Short Ratio4.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.97%
Min EPS beat(2)16.19%
Max EPS beat(2)19.75%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.53%
Min EPS beat(4)10.29%
Max EPS beat(4)27.88%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)36.93%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)-57.69%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)226.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.42%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.42%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.19%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.68%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.92%
PT rev (1m)-2.69%
PT rev (3m)-1.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.58
Fwd PE 8.86
P/S 1.05
P/FCF 15.89
P/OCF 5.05
P/B 1.56
P/tB 1.56
EV/EBITDA 5.28
EPS(TTM)10.48
EY10.44%
EPS(NY)11.33
Fwd EY11.28%
FCF(TTM)6.32
FCFY6.29%
OCF(TTM)19.89
OCFY19.81%
SpS95.78
BVpS64.4
TBVpS64.4
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)2.17
Graham Number123.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.69%
ROE 15.8%
ROCE 10.23%
ROIC 8.18%
ROICexc 9.38%
ROICexgc 9.38%
OM 15.23%
PM (TTM) 10.62%
GM 73.08%
FCFM 6.6%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.49%
ROE(3y)6.05%
ROE(5y)4.54%
ROIC(3y)3.59%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.66%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)4.66%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.49%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.35%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y2.35%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-4.69%
PM growth 3Y30.45%
PM growth 5Y-4.37%
GM growth 3Y7.76%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 9.85
Debt/EBITDA 2.07
Cap/Depr 141.75%
Cap/Sales 14.17%
Interest Coverage 5.41
Cash Conversion 82.32%
Profit Quality 62.13%
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.63
Altman-Z 1.81
F-Score8
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)113.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)79.15%
EPS 3Y30.83%
EPS 5Y4.42%
EPS Q2Q%30.09%
EPS Next Y34.56%
EPS Next 2Y20.75%
EPS Next 3Y16.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.27%
Revenue growth 3Y9.14%
Revenue growth 5Y3.49%
Sales Q2Q%15.04%
Revenue Next Year15.05%
Revenue Next 2Y9.57%
Revenue Next 3Y7.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y97.6%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-1.36%
EBIT Next Year111.52%
EBIT Next 3Y33.25%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y96%
FCF growth 3Y34.28%
FCF growth 5Y125.11%
OCF growth 1Y33.35%
OCF growth 3Y-5.93%
OCF growth 5Y-0.8%

SKYWEST INC / SKYW FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SKYW stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SKYW.


What is the valuation status of SKYWEST INC (SKYW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to SKYWEST INC (SKYW). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SKYWEST INC?

SKYWEST INC (SKYW) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SKYW stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SKYWEST INC (SKYW) is 9.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.56.


Is the dividend of SKYWEST INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of SKYWEST INC (SKYW) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.