CONTROLADORA VUELA CIA-ADR (VLRS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VLRS • US21240E1055

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7.51 USD
+0.14 (+1.9%)
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This VLRS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. VLRS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VLRS had negative earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year VLRS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VLRS reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years VLRS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
VLRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVLRS 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 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.10%, VLRS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VLRS has a Return On Equity (-23.95%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VLRS has a Return On Invested Capital (2.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.1%
ROE -23.95%
ROIC 2.85%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VLRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVLRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

  • With a Operating Margin value of 5.09%, VLRS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VLRS has grown nicely.
  • VLRS does not have Profit Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.09%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y73.71%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
VLRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVLRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. VLRS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VLRS is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for VLRS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
VLRS Yearly Shares OutstandingVLRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
VLRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVLRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.54, we must say that VLRS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.54, VLRS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of VLRS is 9.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take VLRS, 9.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.16, VLRS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 11.87 is on the high side and indicates that VLRS has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of VLRS (11.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.87
Debt/FCF 9.16
Altman-Z 0.54
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC8.03%
VLRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVLRS 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 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.67 indicates that VLRS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of VLRS (0.67) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that VLRS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • VLRS has a better Quick ratio (0.66) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.66
VLRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVLRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. VLRS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • VLRS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -172.73%.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -3.32% in the past year.
  • VLRS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 19.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-172.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-90%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y19.54%
Sales Q2Q%5.6%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VLRS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 51.28% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, VLRS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.78%
EPS Next 2Y51.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.36%
Revenue Next 2Y12.99%
Revenue Next 3Y10.82%
Revenue Next 5Y10.93%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
VLRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVLRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
VLRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVLRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 -2

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4. VLRS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VLRS. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VLRS. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
VLRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVLRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VLRS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VLRS indicates a rather cheap valuation: VLRS is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.04
EV/EBITDA 4.88
VLRS Per share dataVLRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as VLRS's earnings are expected to grow with 51.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y51.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. VLRS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VLRS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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VLRS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CONTROLADORA VUELA CIA-ADR

NYSE:VLRS (4/24/2026, 8:13:23 PM)

7.51

+0.14 (+1.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners13.92%
Inst Owner Change0.25%
Ins Owners1.31%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap862.90M
Revenue(TTM)3.04B
Net Income(TTM)-62.87M
Analysts78
Price Target9.89 (31.69%)
Short Float %3.2%
Short Ratio3.39
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)200.27%
Min EPS beat(2)30.03%
Max EPS beat(2)370.52%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)102.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.88%
Max EPS beat(4)370.52%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)129.94%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)66.26%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)78.84%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.58%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.58%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.73%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.11%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.82%
PT rev (1m)-7.66%
PT rev (3m)-1.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)32.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-457.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-358.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.29
P/FCF 2.04
P/OCF 1.07
P/B 3.29
P/tB 3.73
EV/EBITDA 4.88
EPS(TTM)-0.81
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.62
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.67
FCFY48.92%
OCF(TTM)7.02
OCFY93.44%
SpS26.03
BVpS2.28
TBVpS2.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.1%
ROE -23.95%
ROCE 4.13%
ROIC 2.85%
ROICexc 3.64%
ROICexgc 3.68%
OM 5.09%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM 14.12%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y73.71%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 11.87
Debt/FCF 9.16
Debt/EBITDA 3.89
Cap/Depr 59.28%
Cap/Sales 12.84%
Interest Coverage 2.31
Cash Conversion 100.74%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z 0.54
F-Score3
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)82.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-172.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-90%
EPS Next Y23.78%
EPS Next 2Y51.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y19.54%
Sales Q2Q%5.6%
Revenue Next Year13.36%
Revenue Next 2Y12.99%
Revenue Next 3Y10.82%
Revenue Next 5Y10.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-66.89%
EBIT growth 3Y77.49%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year672%
EBIT Next 3Y115.14%
EBIT Next 5Y65.52%
FCF growth 1Y5.18%
FCF growth 3Y18.67%
FCF growth 5Y55.2%
OCF growth 1Y-19.33%
OCF growth 3Y6.91%
OCF growth 5Y25.09%

CONTROLADORA VUELA CIA-ADR / VLRS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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