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DAL vs LUV: Delta Air Lines vs Southwest Airlines

Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) on Torvanta's measures: DAL grades higher on 3 of the 4 factor families and LUV on 1.

DALLUV
Value gradeAB
Growth gradeB-A-
Profitability gradeC-D+
Momentum gradeBC
Market value$54.6B$20.4B
P/E (trailing)13.8x26.1x
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)13.8x13.4x
Revenue, last 12 months$68.3B$30.1B
Revenue growth (y/y)+10%+9%
Operating margin8.1%3.5%
Return on invested capital14.3%24.8%
Free-cash-flow yield14.9%-2.2%
Total return, 1 year+48.1%+31.1%
Total return, 3 years+131.8%+64.2%

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Which is better, DAL or LUV?

Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) on Torvanta's measures: DAL grades higher on 3 of the 4 factor families and LUV on 1. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, DAL or LUV?

On trailing earnings DAL trades at 13.8x and LUV at 26.1x; their value grades are A and B against their sectors.

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