Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.(VLRS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
VLRS•NYSE
$9.08
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutControladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.P.I. de C.V., provides air transportation services for passengers, cargo, and mail in Mexico and internationally. The company operates approximately 410 daily flights on routes connecting 43 cities in Mexico, 22 cities in the United States, and 3 cities in Central America. As of December 31, 2020, it operated through a fleet of 86 aircraft. The company also offers merchandising, recruitment and payroll, travel agency, and loyalty program services. Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.Show more
- Revenue$3.04B-3.3%
- EBITDA$756M-22.3%
- Net Income-$104M-182.2%
- EPS (Diluted)-9.00-918.2%
- Gross Margin5.72%-65.1%
- EBITDA Margin24.88%-19.6%
- Operating Margin3.26%-73.1%
- Net Margin-3.42%-185.0%
- ROE-33.09%-179.5%
VLRS Price & Volume
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Operational Constraints Drive Severe Margin Compression Risks
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Operational capacity and engine constraints
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Controladora Vuela faces a challenging fundamental outlook as structural margin erosion and high leverage threaten long-term solvency.
- While the company maintains a significant revenue base of $770.0 million as of 2026Q1, the transition to negative operating margins of -2.7% highlights the difficulty of scaling costs amidst persistent fleet maintenance requirements.
- Investors should monitor the company's ability to manage its $3.8 billion debt load, which currently results in a debt-to-equity ratio of 18.46, as liquidity buffers remain under significant pressure.
Verdict Logic
Negative: The company's net margin of -9.2% in 2026Q1 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 18.46 indicate significant financial distress that outweighs current valuation multiples.
VLRS Growth Metrics
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years47.91%
5 Years123.84%
3 Years2.18%
TTM2.51%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-399.39%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-296.67%
Return on Capital
10 Years3.78%
5 Years7.11%
3 Years6.39%
Last Year2.58%
VLRS Recent Earnings
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 8/12 qtrs (67%)●Beat Revenue 3/12 qtrs (25%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 27, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.62+31.9%
$0.91
Rev
$44M-1.1%
$45M
Q1 2026
Feb 24, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.04-84.0%
$0.25
Rev
$51M-0.8%
$51M
Q4 2025
Oct 27, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.05+266.7%
$0.03
Rev
$784M-8.5%
$857M
Q3 2025
Jul 21, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.54+28.0%
$0.75
Rev
$37M-95.3%
$797M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 27, 2026 | $0.62vs $0.91+31.9% | $44Mvs $45M-1.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 | $0.04vs $0.25-84.0% | $51Mvs $51M-0.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $0.05vs $0.03+266.7% | $784Mvs $857M-8.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | $0.54vs $0.75+28.0% | $37Mvs $797M-95.3% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9.08 | $1.04B | -1.01 | -3.32% | -3.42% | -33.09% | — | |
| $7.36 | $1.69B | -12.27 | -1.35% | -9.62% | -88.57% | — | |
| $82.95 | $4.55B | 22.73 | 7.26% | 7.77% | 13.1% | — | |
| $17.20 | $11.36B | 101.18 | 0.78% | 0.36% | — | — | |
| $128.31 | $41.65B | 12.55 | 3.52% | 6.06% | 24.91% | — | |
| $88.63 | $58.23B | 11.57 | 2.79% | 6.87% | 23.14% | — |
Compare VLRS vs Peers
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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VLRS Frequently Asked Questions
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.'s revenue?
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) reported $3.13B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 6601% increase from $46.7M in 2011.
How fast is Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. growing?
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) saw revenue decline by 3.3% over the past year.
Is VLRS profitable?
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) reported a net loss of $123.9M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is VLRS's return on equity?
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -33.1%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.'s free cash flow?
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) generated $502.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.