Frontier [ULCC] vs Delta Air Lines [DAL] Detailed Stock Comparison
Frontier
NASDAQ
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Delta Air Lines
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Frontier wins in 4 metrics, Delta Air Lines wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Delta Air Lines appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Frontier | Delta Air Lines | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.48 | 8.72 | Delta Air Lines |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.93 | 2.06 | Frontier |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 962.45 | 151.36 | Delta Air Lines |
| PEG Ratio | -0.04 | 7.00 | Frontier |
| EV/EBITDA | -21.10 | 6.49 | Frontier |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.87% | 5.91% | Delta Air Lines |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -11.73% | 3.93% | Delta Air Lines |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 3.93% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | -6.43% | 27.52% | Delta Air Lines |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -3.41% | 4.74% | Delta Air Lines |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-158.00M | $2.89B | Delta Air Lines |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.95% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 20.29% | 39.78% | Delta Air Lines |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.26 | 0.52 | Frontier |
| Enterprise Value | $5.36B | $51.56B | Delta Air Lines |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.42 | 0.83 | Delta Air Lines |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.54% | 21.46% | Delta Air Lines |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $17 | $96 | Delta Air Lines |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-0.15 | $5.64 | Delta Air Lines |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 2.63 | 1.51 | Delta Air Lines |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Frontier vs Delta Air Lines Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | -2.58% | -6.32% | 0.24% | 11.26% | -47.73% | -42.60% |
| Delta Air Lines | -2.05% | -1.90% | 3.21% | 19.83% | -3.60% | -2.08% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | 20.29% | -67.83% | -77.98% | -77.98% | -77.98% | -77.98% |
| Delta Air Lines | 39.78% | 76.99% | 80.81% | 31.63% | 452.96% | 176.61% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Frontier vs Delta Air Lines
| Metric | ULCC | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $977.62M | $32.11B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 5,188,561 | 8,130,710 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 4,337,717 | 10,213,420 |
| Last Close | $4.15 | $57.84 |
| 52 Week Range | $2.89 - $10.26 | $34.74 - $69.98 |
| % from 52W High | -59.55% | -17.35% |
| All-Time High | $22.70 (May 31, 2021) | $69.98 (Jan 20, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -81.72% | -17.35% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.05% | 0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.05% | 5.49% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.01% | 0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.12% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.06% | 0.28% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 962.45 | 151.36 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $2.22 | $23.82 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.47 | $5.72 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $-288,000,000 | $7.99B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-173,875,008 | $1.40B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.95% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.45 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Frontier vs Delta Air Lines
| Metric | ULCC | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.48 | 8.72 |
| Forward P/E | 7.65 | 7.00 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.04 | 7.00 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.26 | 0.52 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.93 | 2.06 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $977.62M | $32.11B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.36B | $51.56B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.42 | 0.83 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | -21.10 | 6.49 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 2.63 | 1.51 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $2.22 | $23.82 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Frontier vs Delta Air Lines
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ULCC | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $929.00M | $14.04B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $924.00M | $11.03B |
| Gross Profit | $5.00M | $3.01B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-75.00M | $569.00M |
| EBITDA | $-47.00M | $539.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-70.00M | $320.00M |
| Income Tax | $0 | $80.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-70.00M | $240.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ULCC | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $563.00M | $3.07B |
| Total Current Assets | $832.00M | $9.84B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $2.05B | $26.67B |
| Long-Term Debt | $3.84B | $19.83B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $506.00M | $15.29B |
| Retained Earnings | $83.00M | $8.78B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $4.73B | $17.34B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ULCC | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-30.00M | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $-11.00M | $-1.31B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-115.00M | $584.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-28.00M | $-1.54B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ULCC | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 15.49M | 21.90M |
| Short Ratio | 4.84 | 1.98 |
| Short % of Float | 0.27% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 5,188,561 | 8,130,710 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 4,337,717 | 10,213,420 |
| Shares Outstanding | 225.44M | 646.47M |
| Float Shares | 55.96M | 645.41M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.49% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.55% | 0.83% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Frontier vs Delta Air Lines
| Metric | ULCC | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.45 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.95% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.28 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.26% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $0.85 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Feb 27, 2025 |