Alaska Air [ALK] vs SkyWest [SKYW] Detailed Stock Comparison
Alaska Air
NYSE
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SkyWest
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Alaska Air wins in 7 metrics, SkyWest wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. SkyWest appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Alaska Air | SkyWest | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.05 | 11.12 | SkyWest |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.50 | 1.71 | Alaska Air |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 161.67 | 99.77 | SkyWest |
| PEG Ratio | 9.51 | 13.07 | Alaska Air |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.05 | 6.57 | SkyWest |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.33% | 10.62% | SkyWest |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.96% | 16.43% | SkyWest |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.96% | 16.43% | SkyWest |
| Return on Equity | 7.66% | 16.95% | SkyWest |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.82% | 5.14% | SkyWest |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $183.00M | $364.18M | SkyWest |
| 1-Year Return | 48.77% | 51.94% | SkyWest |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.44 | 1.15 | Alaska Air |
| Enterprise Value | $10.35B | $6.26B | Alaska Air |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.77 | 1.63 | Alaska Air |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.13% | 25.25% | SkyWest |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $109 | $95 | Alaska Air |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.44 | $9.81 | SkyWest |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.41 | 1.88 | Alaska Air |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Alaska Air vs SkyWest Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Air | -3.00% | -1.51% | 2.31% | 15.70% | -30.10% | -20.11% |
| SkyWest | -5.91% | -2.84% | 4.81% | 20.99% | -7.68% | 7.94% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Air | 48.77% | 10.35% | 40.32% | -34.13% | 289.76% | 508.65% |
| SkyWest | 51.94% | 347.36% | 268.37% | 538.44% | 784.20% | 449.67% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Alaska Air vs SkyWest
| Metric | ALK | SKYW |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.92B | $4.41B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 3,077,168 | 494,320 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,848,039 | 399,493 |
| Last Close | $51.37 | $109.11 |
| 52 Week Range | $32.62 - $78.08 | $64.61 - $135.57 |
| % from 52W High | -34.21% | -19.52% |
| All-Time High | $101.43 (Feb 27, 2017) | $135.57 (Jan 27, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -49.35% | -19.52% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.28% | 0.19% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.22% | 0.59% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.11% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.16% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.17% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 161.67 | 99.77 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $34.20 | $63.97 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $18.43 | $18.01 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.43B | $797.58M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $737.00M | $226.93M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Alaska Air vs SkyWest
| Metric | ALK | SKYW |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.05 | 11.12 |
| Forward P/E | 9.51 | 13.07 |
| PEG Ratio | 9.51 | 13.07 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.44 | 1.15 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.50 | 1.71 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.92B | $4.41B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.35B | $6.26B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.77 | 1.63 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 7.05 | 6.57 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.41 | 1.88 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $34.20 | $63.97 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Alaska Air vs SkyWest
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) | ALK | SKYW |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $3.14B | $948.46M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.88B | $728.17M |
| Gross Profit | $255.00M | $220.29M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-106.00M | $139.38M |
| EBITDA | $106.00M | $147.84M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-233.00M | $120.72M |
| Income Tax | $-67.00M | $20.17M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-166.00M | $100.55M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALK | SKYW |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.04B | $178.97M |
| Total Current Assets | $3.72B | $1.07B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $6.70B | $1.42B |
| Long-Term Debt | $5.54B | $2.14B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $4.14B | $2.47B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.76B | $2.69B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.51B | $83.73M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALK | SKYW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $459.00M | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $-238.00M | $-78.33M |
| Free Cash Flow | $221.00M | $92.57M |
| Debt Repayment | $-156.00M | $-113.67M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-105.00M | $-13.68M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ALK | SKYW |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 5.66M | 1.07M |
| Short Ratio | 2.11 | 3.37 |
| Short % of Float | 0.07% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 3,077,168 | 494,320 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,848,039 | 399,493 |
| Shares Outstanding | 123.12M | 40.33M |
| Float Shares | 114.67M | 39.86M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.00% | 0.94% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Alaska Air vs SkyWest
| Metric | ALK | SKYW |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |