Top line decelerating.
+3.5% YoY versus +6.2% prior. 3y CAGR +9.5%.
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Industrials · Market Cap: $37.5B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
2 of 2 legendary models say BUY UAL.
What would legendary investors pay for UAL?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Mixed — United Airlines Holdings, Inc. has 23.1% ROE but D/E 4.10.
Financial story
Mixed — United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s 23.1% ROE is strong, but its 4.10 debt-to-equity is elevated.
Bottom line: UAL is rated BUY by all 2 legendary models, 90% below avg fair value $1116, but earns a C sector grade (58/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+3.5% YoY versus +6.2% prior. 3y CAGR +9.5%.
+3.5%Net margin 5.7% versus 5.5% prior (+0.2pp). Operating 8.0%.
5.7%P/E 9.4x — 8% above the 5y median of 8.7x. Forward 12.6x signals EPS contraction next year.
9.4xHow does UAL compare?
Buffett and Lynch evaluate UAL against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
UAL's P/E ratio is 8.3x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
2 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
UAL's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
UAL is in the Industrials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
2 of 2 legendary investor models rate UAL a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
See exactly where UAL ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingUAL sits at #32 in Industrials with a C grade (58/100).