SKYWEST INC (SKYW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:SKYW • US8308791024

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This SKYW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SKYW Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SKYW was profitable.
  • SKYW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • SKYW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years SKYW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.80%, SKYW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.60%, SKYW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.13%, SKYW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SKYW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.36%. This is significantly below the industry average of 20.69%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.36%) for SKYW is below the current ROIC(8.13%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.8%
ROE 15.6%
ROIC 8.13%
ROA(3y)3.6%
ROA(5y)2.67%
ROE(3y)10.21%
ROE(5y)7.73%
ROIC(3y)5.36%
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 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • SKYW has a Profit Margin of 10.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SKYW outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SKYW has grown nicely.
  • SKYW has a Operating Margin of 15.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SKYW outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SKYW has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 70.78%, SKYW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SKYW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.22%
PM (TTM) 10.55%
GM 70.78%
OM growth 3Y36.17%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y63.17%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y3.18%
SKYW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSKYW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. SKYW Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SKYW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • SKYW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 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 2025 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 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.78, we must say that SKYW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • SKYW has a better Altman-Z score (1.78) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SKYW is 8.33, which is on the high side as it means it would take SKYW, 8.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.33, SKYW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SKYW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating SKYW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of SKYW (0.67) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 8.33
Altman-Z 1.78
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.15%
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 2025 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.65 indicates that SKYW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 0.65, SKYW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that SKYW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, SKYW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.55
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. SKYW Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 33.20% over the past year.
  • SKYW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 92.54% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, SKYW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.03% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, SKYW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.79% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.2%
EPS 3Y92.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.03%
Revenue growth 3Y10.54%
Revenue growth 5Y13.79%
Sales Q2Q%8.48%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, SKYW will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.20% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SKYW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.94%
Revenue Next 2Y5.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.3%
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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 2028 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 2028 0 5 10

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4. SKYW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.91, the valuation of SKYW can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SKYW is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.96. SKYW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • SKYW is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.91.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SKYW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • SKYW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.91
Fwd PE 7.91
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 cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SKYW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SKYW is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.98
EV/EBITDA 4.27
SKYW Per share dataSKYW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

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 SKYW may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.2%

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5. SKYW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

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SKYW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

SKYWEST INC

NASDAQ:SKYW (3/17/2026, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 92 -0.18 (-0.2%)

92.18

+1.26 (+1.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners93.55%
Inst Owner Change-2.22%
Ins Owners0.83%
Ins Owner Change-1.99%
Market Cap3.72B
Revenue(TTM)4.06B
Net Income(TTM)428.33M
Analysts81.67
Price Target130.9 (42%)
Short Float %3.1%
Short Ratio4.24
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)5.88%
Min EPS beat(2)1.38%
Max EPS beat(2)10.37%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.92%
Min EPS beat(4)1.38%
Max EPS beat(4)19.75%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)13.08%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)42.11%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)174.11%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.42%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.83%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.31%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.33%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.91
Fwd PE 7.91
P/S 0.92
P/FCF 12.98
P/OCF 3.96
P/B 1.36
P/tB 1.36
EV/EBITDA 4.27
EPS(TTM)10.35
EY11.23%
EPS(NY)11.66
Fwd EY12.65%
FCF(TTM)7.1
FCFY7.7%
OCF(TTM)23.27
OCFY25.24%
SpS100.43
BVpS67.96
TBVpS67.96
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number125.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.8%
ROE 15.6%
ROCE 10.8%
ROIC 8.13%
ROICexc 10.5%
ROICexgc 10.5%
OM 15.22%
PM (TTM) 10.55%
GM 70.78%
FCFM 7.07%
ROA(3y)3.6%
ROA(5y)2.67%
ROE(3y)10.21%
ROE(5y)7.73%
ROIC(3y)5.36%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.01%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.01%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.13%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y58.75%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y58.75%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y36.17%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y63.17%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y3.18%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 8.33
Debt/EBITDA 1.88
Cap/Depr 179.25%
Cap/Sales 16.1%
Interest Coverage 5.84
Cash Conversion 95.73%
Profit Quality 67%
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 1.78
F-Score7
WACC9.15%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)115.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)135.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.8%
Profit Quality(3y)467.59%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.2%
EPS 3Y92.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
EPS Next Y12.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.03%
Revenue growth 3Y10.54%
Revenue growth 5Y13.79%
Sales Q2Q%8.48%
Revenue Next Year6.94%
Revenue Next 2Y5.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.9%
EBIT growth 3Y50.51%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year71.57%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-21.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y9.1%
OCF growth 1Y35.8%
OCF growth 3Y25.09%
OCF growth 5Y8.22%

SKYWEST INC / SKYW Fundamental Analysis 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 8 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SKYWEST INC (SKYW) is 8.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.


Is the dividend of SKYWEST INC sustainable?

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