- ISIN
- US21240E1055
- CUSIP
- 21240E105
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines
- IPO Date
- Sep 18, 2013
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $900.07M
- Enterprise Value
- $4.19B
- EPS (TTM)
- -$2.10
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $3.29B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $125.84M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $593.12M
- Year Range
- $5.49 - $10.80
- Target Price
- $10.02
- ROA (TTM)
- -3.21%
- ROE (TTM)
- -276.28%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 595K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $4.82M
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Performance
VLRS Performance Chart
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) is down 11.8% since the beginning of the year. At $8 per share, VLRS is trading 27.5% below its 52-week high of $11. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VLRS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $355.
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Returns By Period
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has returned -11.82% so far this year and 36.89% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VLRS has returned -7.94% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.
- 1D
- -1.51%
- 1M
- -14.52%
- 6M
- -19.53%
- YTD
- -11.82%
- 1Y
- 36.89%
- 3Y*
- -12.28%
- 5Y*
- -18.73%
- 10Y*
- -7.94%
- ALL TIME*
- -3.72%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
VLRS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 18, 2013, VLRS's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Aug 2020 with a return of +46.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -65.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, VLRS closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 29, 2020 with a return of +19.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -41.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.57% | -11.41% | -16.01% | 2.35% | 5.53% | 19.82% | -16.44% | -11.82% | |||||
| 2025 | 14.11% | -23.67% | -19.44% | -29.50% | 28.53% | 0.42% | 24.00% | 4.58% | 16.56% | -7.66% | 10.11% | 21.64% | 19.35% |
| 2024 | -15.57% | -8.71% | 2.63% | 10.38% | -2.69% | -20.20% | -3.77% | -6.70% | 10.86% | 16.27% | 4.62% | -3.38% | -20.68% |
| 2023 | 32.54% | 5.78% | 6.14% | -5.47% | 17.35% | 1.09% | -14.12% | -16.53% | -32.10% | -15.91% | 41.16% | 16.38% | 12.20% |
| 2022 | -0.78% | 7.07% | -4.71% | -12.48% | -2.14% | -34.08% | -5.55% | -8.45% | -21.28% | 19.89% | 19.09% | -16.23% | -53.48% |
| 2021 | -9.18% | 31.91% | -4.17% | 14.10% | 6.02% | 11.36% | 14.94% | -10.01% | 9.76% | -17.01% | -18.12% | 21.26% | 44.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. has an annualized alpha of -8.14%, beta of 1.34, and R2 of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 18, 2013.
- This stock participated in 169.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 99.84% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.21 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -8.14%
- Beta
- 1.34
- R²
- 0.21
- Upside Capture
- 99.84%
- Downside Capture
- 169.42%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VLRS ranks 64 for risk / return — above 64% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VLRS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.78 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.72 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.25 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.79 | 2.00 | -1.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.76 | 8.49 | -6.74 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. was 85.92%, occurring on Apr 1, 2020. Recovery took 319 trading sessions.
The current Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. drawdown is 65.72%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-85.92%Apr 2020 | 3y 11mo | 1y 3mo | 5y 2moApr 2016 - Jul 2021 | COVID crash2020 |
-84.28%Apr 2025 | 3y 9mo | — | 5y 5dJul 2021 - now | 2025 selloff2025 |
-54.29%May 2014 | 7mo 1d | 1y 4mo | 1y 11moOct 2013 - Sep 2015 | — |
-16.72%Jan 2016 | 1mo 28d | 27d | 2mo 25dNov 2015 - Feb 2016 | — |
-9.00%Nov 2015 | 12d | 11d | 23dOct 2015 - Nov 2015 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| VLRS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -85.92% | -56.78% | -29.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -42.14% | -9.10% | -33.04% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -69.32% | -18.90% | -50.42% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -84.26% | -25.43% | -58.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -84.77% | -33.92% | -50.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -65.72% | -1.58% | -64.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -46.72% | -10.70% | -36.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 18.81% | 2.14% | +16.67% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Airlines industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for VLRS relative to other companies in the Airlines industry. Currently, VLRS has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for VLRS in comparison with other companies in the Airlines industry. Currently, VLRS has a P/B value of 13.2. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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