Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) — Stock Score Summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (58/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Delta Air Lines is a direct casualty of the 'Energy Security Resurgence' theme, with airlines explicitly listed as casualties due to sustained elevated oil prices. Coupled with a low quality score (Q: 47), its capital-intensive and highly cyclical business model fundamentally conflicts with the fund's philosophy against turnarounds and broken business models facing macro headwinds.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is one of the largest global airlines, providing passenger and cargo air transportation across a comprehensive domestic and international network. It benefits from extensive hub operations, a strong brand reputation for customer service, and a leading position in key markets, supported by a vast fleet and loyalty program. Delta is known for its strong focus on customer experience, operational reliability, and strategic partnerships, aiming to be a top-performing airline.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$82.49
Market Cap$54.2B
P/E (TTM)11.59
P/E (Forward)9.85
Price/Book2.55
Return on Equity25.0%
Return on Invested Capital12.8%
Debt/Equity105.02
Gross Margin19.9%
Operating Margin3.2%
Revenue Growth12.9%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$3.1B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delta Air Lines, Inc.’s (DAL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (58), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Delta Air Lines, Inc. have an economic moat?
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. 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 Delta Air Lines, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. 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 Delta Air Lines, Inc. in?
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Airlines industry (United States).
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