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UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC (UAL1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:UAL1 - US9100471096 - Common Stock

96.6 EUR
-0.37 (-0.38%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to UAL1. UAL1 was compared to 13 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. While UAL1 is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. UAL1 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year UAL1 was profitable.
UAL1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: UAL1 reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years UAL1 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
UAL1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUAL1.DE 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 5B -5B

1.2 Ratios

UAL1's Return On Assets of 4.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UAL1 outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
UAL1 has a Return On Equity of 23.02%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UAL1 outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
UAL1's Return On Invested Capital of 8.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UAL1 outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UAL1 is below the industry average of 9.36%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.63%) for UAL1 is below the current ROIC(8.02%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.32%
ROE 23.02%
ROIC 8.02%
ROA(3y)3.01%
ROA(5y)-1.15%
ROE(3y)21.2%
ROE(5y)-18.81%
ROIC(3y)6.63%
ROIC(5y)N/A
UAL1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUAL1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of UAL1 (5.64%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
UAL1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UAL1 has a Operating Margin of 8.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: UAL1 outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
UAL1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of UAL1 (64.08%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
UAL1's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.85%
PM (TTM) 5.64%
GM 64.08%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-2.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-4.52%
GM growth 3Y6.86%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
UAL1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUAL1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UAL1 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 UAL1 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
UAL1 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UAL1 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
UAL1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingUAL1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
UAL1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUAL1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

UAL1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.85. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as UAL1 would need 6.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UAL1's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.85 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UAL1 outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.45 is on the high side and indicates that UAL1 has dependencies on debt financing.
UAL1 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UAL1 outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.45
Debt/FCF 6.85
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.74%
UAL1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUAL1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

UAL1 has a Current Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that UAL1 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UAL1's Current ratio of 0.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UAL1 outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
UAL1 has a Quick Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that UAL1 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UAL1's Quick ratio of 0.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UAL1 outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.61
UAL1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUAL1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UAL1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.09%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, UAL1 shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.65% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, UAL1 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.24% in the last year.
UAL1 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-2.65%
EPS Q2Q%-16.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.24%
Revenue growth 3Y32.31%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%2.57%

3.2 Future

UAL1 is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.37% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UAL1 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
EPS Next 5Y-4.37%
Revenue Next Year4.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.96%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
Revenue Next 5Y1.99%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
UAL1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUAL1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B
UAL1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUAL1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 10 -10 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.45, the valuation of UAL1 can be described as reasonable.
UAL1's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
UAL1 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
UAL1 is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.63.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than UAL1, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
UAL1 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.45
Fwd PE 8.63
UAL1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUAL1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

61.54% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than UAL1, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
UAL1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.87
EV/EBITDA 5.21
UAL1.DE Per share dataUAL1.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for UAL1!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC

FRA:UAL1 (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

96.6

-0.37 (-0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)10-15 2025-10-15/amc
Earnings (Next)01-19 2026-01-19/amc
Inst Owners90.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap31.27B
Revenue(TTM)58.37B
Net Income(TTM)3.29B
Analysts81.48
Price Target108.45 (12.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.55%
Min EPS beat(2)0.48%
Max EPS beat(2)4.61%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.92%
Min EPS beat(4)0.48%
Max EPS beat(4)19.01%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)16.41%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)16.16%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)13.37%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.55%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.86%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.6%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.58%
PT rev (1m)3.23%
PT rev (3m)15.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.45
Fwd PE 8.63
P/S 0.63
P/FCF 9.87
P/OCF 3.91
P/B 2.56
P/tB 5.14
EV/EBITDA 5.21
EPS(TTM)9.24
EY9.57%
EPS(NY)11.19
Fwd EY11.58%
FCF(TTM)9.79
FCFY10.13%
OCF(TTM)24.71
OCFY25.58%
SpS153.94
BVpS37.74
TBVpS18.78
PEG (NY)3.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number88.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.32%
ROE 23.02%
ROCE 10.5%
ROIC 8.02%
ROICexc 11%
ROICexgc 13.76%
OM 8.85%
PM (TTM) 5.64%
GM 64.08%
FCFM 6.36%
ROA(3y)3.01%
ROA(5y)-1.15%
ROE(3y)21.2%
ROE(5y)-18.81%
ROIC(3y)6.63%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.5%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)12.05%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.68%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.15%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y0.65%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-2.78%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-4.52%
GM growth 3Y6.86%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.45
Debt/FCF 6.85
Debt/EBITDA 2.57
Cap/Depr 193.27%
Cap/Sales 9.7%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 115.79%
Profit Quality 112.66%
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.61
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)218.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)162.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-2.65%
EPS Q2Q%-16.52%
EPS Next Y2.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.47%
EPS Next 5Y-4.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.24%
Revenue growth 3Y32.31%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%2.57%
Revenue Next Year4.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.96%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
Revenue Next 5Y1.99%
EBIT growth 1Y10.29%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y2.75%
EBIT Next Year60.41%
EBIT Next 3Y24.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y177.98%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y9.97%
OCF growth 1Y4.35%
OCF growth 3Y65.94%
OCF growth 5Y6.45%

UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC / UAL1.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for UAL1 stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to UAL1.DE.


What is the valuation status for UAL1 stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC (UAL1.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of UAL1 stock?

UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC (UAL1.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC (UAL1.DE) is expected to grow by 2.71% in the next year.