Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) — Stock Score Summary

Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 16/100 based on Quality (21/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (37/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Alaska Air Group is a high-quality regional airline, but the industry is a structural casualty of our high-conviction energy theme. Rising fuel costs will severely compress margins over the next 18 months.

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is the parent company of Alaska Airlines, a major U.S. airline providing scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation with a strong focus on the West Coast, Alaska, Hawaii, and Mexico routes. The company maintains a competitive moat through its dominant market share in key regional hubs, a loyal customer base, and a reputation for operational excellence and strong customer service. Its strategic network and efficient operations provide resilience in the competitive North American airline industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$43.91
Market Cap$5.2B
P/E (TTM)89.37
P/E (Forward)6.92
Price/Book1.31
Return on Equity1.9%
Return on Invested Capital2.8%
Debt/Equity178.72
Gross Margin20.6%
Operating Margin-7.6%
Revenue Growth5.2%
Free Cash Flow$-317M

Alaska Air Group, Inc. operates in the Airlines industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.’s (ALK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) is 16/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (21), Value (43), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Alaska Air Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has a Quality factor score of 21/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Alaska Air Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 16/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Alaska Air Group, Inc. in?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Airlines industry (United States).
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