Southwest Airlines [LUV] vs American Airlines [AAL] Detailed Comparison

TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 12 vital metrics comparison: Southwest Airlines wins in 3 metrics, American Airlines wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. American Airlines appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

MetricSouthwest AirlinesAmerican AirlinesBetter
P/E Ratio (TTM)35.8211.06American Airlines
Price-to-Book Ratio1.94-1.59American Airlines
Debt-to-Equity Ratio85.37-8.12American Airlines
PEG Ratio20.055.48American Airlines
EV/EBITDA9.326.74American Airlines
Profit Margin1.98%1.26%Southwest Airlines
Operating Margin-2.51%-1.51%American Airlines
Return on Equity5.59%-21.27%Southwest Airlines
Return on Assets0.93%3.03%American Airlines
Free Cash Flow$-1.62B$1.30BAmerican Airlines
Dividend Yield1.73%N/AN/A
1-Year Return26.50%5.89%Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines vs American Airlines Price History Comparison

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