P/E Ratio
Updated 248h ago
Sector Performance
10th percentileUAL
11.9x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio (price-to-earnings ratio) compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share, so a 11.9x means investors are paying $11.90 for every $1 of UAL’s earnings.
This is well below the sector median of 23.7x, placing UAL at the 10th percentile among its peers — among the cheapest valuations in the sector. The metric has remained stable over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year change available and a quarter-over-quarter decline of just -0.8%. A low, stable P/E typically signals a value opportunity with limited downside risk, but it can also reflect persistent market skepticism about future earnings growth. Given the combination of a deeply discounted valuation and no recent deterioration, the metric suggests compressed risk relative to the sector. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by indicating that the stock is not overpriced, yet lacks the momentum or catalysts to warrant a bullish call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about UAL?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are UAL's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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11.9x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
How UAL's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.
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