Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 1.5x · EV/EBITDA 9.8x · ROE N/A. (2011–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $802M | $533M | $1.4B | $1.5B | $2.0B | $2.8B | $3.5B | $6.2B | $6.0B | $5.7B | $7.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.5B | $4.2B | $5.8B | $5.8B | $6.0B | $6.6B | $6.8B | $9.2B | $8.9B | $8.8B | $10.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 1.51 | 1.01 | — | — | — | — | — | 39.37 | 17.74 | 23.56 | 29.01 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.46 | 0.52 | 0.80 | 1.63 | 2.61 | 1.56 | 1.55 | 1.59 | 2.09 |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12.22 | 6.54 | 6.16 | 8.17 | 11.28 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13.37 | 13.68 | 15.99 | 20.03 |
| P/OCF | — | — | 19.84 | 27.11 | — | — | — | 10.71 | 8.31 | 8.48 | 10.38 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.51 | 1.91 | 1.98 | 2.38 | 3.91 | 5.12 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.45 | 3.00 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.78 | 9.19 | 13.94 | 29.45 | — | — | — | 11.77 | 9.13 | 9.84 | 11.60 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.73 | 11.96 | 25.28 | — | — | — | — | 25.72 | 16.03 | 16.56 | 20.84 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19.74 | 20.28 | 24.67 | 28.77 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 56.4% | 56.4% | 30.0% | 23.4% | 15.8% | -3.3% | -30.1% | 24.2% | 27.8% | 30.1% | 32.2% |
| Operating Margin | 12.7% | 12.7% | 9.4% | 1.6% | -10.3% | -39.4% | -74.1% | 9.1% | 14.5% | 13.7% | 13.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 18.9% | 18.9% | -9.2% | -18.1% | -17.2% | -55.0% | -96.1% | 4.0% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 7.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | — | — | — | -208.0% | 16.5% | 40.4% | 36.6% | 43.7% |
| ROA | 11.5% | 11.5% | -6.0% | -11.0% | -8.5% | -16.3% | -21.8% | 2.8% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 4.4% |
| ROIC | 9.7% | 9.7% | 7.6% | 1.2% | -6.0% | -14.3% | -19.7% | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.9% | 9.5% |
| ROCE | 10.3% | 10.3% | 7.9% | 1.2% | -6.0% | -13.3% | -19.5% | 7.7% | 11.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16.98 | 3.58 | 3.50 | 4.95 | 5.51 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 9.75 | 9.75 | 12.31 | 24.97 | — | — | — | 4.36 | 3.49 | 3.86 | 3.94 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11.72 | 3.12 | 2.97 | 4.43 | 4.93 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 8.02 | 8.02 | 10.57 | 21.66 | — | — | — | 3.80 | 2.97 | 3.46 | 3.53 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6.38 | 6.60 | 8.67 | 8.75 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.45 | -0.10 | -0.43 | -2.64 | -4.78 | 2.28 | 3.54 | 3.45 | 3.07 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.02 | 1.27 | 1.67 | 1.96 | 3.04 | 1.09 | 1.17 | 0.99 | 0.73 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.02 | 1.27 | 1.67 | 1.96 | 3.04 | 1.09 | 1.17 | 0.92 | 0.73 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.77 | 1.04 | 1.37 | 2.41 | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.37 | 0.31 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.32 | 0.22 | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.59 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36.09 | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 41.08 | 43.94 | 46.88 | 54.75 | 63.34 | 78.32 | 53.80 | 47.96 | 53.36 | 43.35 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 96.8% | 45.6% | 63.9% | 59.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 66.0% | 98.5% | — | — | — | — | — | 2.5% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7.5% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $392M | $384M | $347M | $327M | $321M | $290M | $276M | $278M | $278M | $283M |
Structural GDS volume erosion
Based on reported figures, Sabre's TTM P/E of 1.49 and EV/EBITDA of 9.74 suggest that the market is heavily discounting the company's future earnings potential, likely pricing in significant long-term risks associated with the ongoing transition of the travel distribution industry toward direct-to-consumer airline booking models.
The extremely low P/E ratio appears to be a function of non-operating income distortions rather than a reflection of fundamental value, as evidenced by the volatility in net margins. Investors should be cautious, as the forward EV/EBITDA of 3.84 implies a market expectation of significant earnings compression or a lack of confidence in the company's ability to maintain its current operating margin profile.
According to recent financial statements, Sabre's ROIC has languished in the low single digits, peaking at only 3.6% in 2026Q1, which indicates that the company is failing to generate returns that exceed its likely cost of capital, thereby destroying rather than creating shareholder value over time.
The persistent inability to drive ROIC above 4% suggests that the heavy investment in legacy technology and the high cost of agency incentives are structurally impairing the company's capital efficiency. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the ongoing cloud migration will eventually improve asset utilization or if the current capital intensity is a permanent feature of the business model.
As reported in quarterly filings, Sabre's asset turnover remains consistently low at approximately 0.15 to 0.17, reflecting a business model that is heavily burdened by intangible assets and a lack of efficient conversion of its massive technology infrastructure into top-line revenue growth.
The erratic nature of the company's working capital, particularly the significant swings in accounts payable and receivable, suggests that Sabre lacks the leverage to optimize its cash conversion cycle effectively. This operational inefficiency, combined with the high reliance on agency incentives, creates a structural drag on cash flow that limits the company's ability to self-fund its necessary digital transformation.
Data from recent SEC filings shows a current ratio of 0.93 in 2026Q1, which indicates that the company's short-term assets are insufficient to cover its immediate obligations, highlighting a precarious liquidity position that leaves little room for error during periods of cyclical travel demand downturns.
The reliance on external financing to manage short-term obligations is a significant risk factor, especially given the company's history of negative free cash flow. Investors should monitor the quick ratio closely, as any further deterioration in liquidity could force management to prioritize debt service over the critical R&D investments required to remain competitive in the evolving travel tech landscape.
The P/E ratio is the most commonly misapplied metric for Sabre, as it obscures the company's true earning power by including non-operating gains and losses that do not reflect the core operational reality of the GDS business model, leading to potentially misleading valuation conclusions.
Because Sabre's net income is frequently distorted by debt extinguishment and tax adjustments, analysts should instead focus on EV/EBITDA or free cash flow yield to better understand the company's underlying cash-generating capacity. Relying on P/E in this context risks overestimating the company's profitability and ignoring the significant interest burden that continues to constrain its financial flexibility.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SABR stock.
Sabre Corporation's current P/E ratio is 1.5x. The historical average is 30.5x. This places it at the 14th percentile of its historical range.
Sabre Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 9.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 13.3x.
Based on historical data, Sabre Corporation is trading at a P/E of 1.5x. This is at the 14th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Sabre Corporation has 56.4% gross margin and 12.7% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Sabre Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 9.8x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.