TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
American Airlines vs Southwest Airlines
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/S is 0.2x for American Airlines vs 0.7x for Southwest Airlines; revenue growth is 12.3% for American Airlines vs 14.5% for Southwest Airlines; operating margin is 1.6% for American Airlines vs 4.4% for Southwest Airlines; net margin is -0.8% for American Airlines vs 3.3% for Southwest Airlines.
What stands out
- Southwest Airlines's shares did better over the past year: +39.8% vs +5.1% for American Airlines Group.
- Southwest Airlines scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 58/100 vs 31/100 for American Airlines Group.
Key metrics
| Metric | AAL | LUV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.15 | $46.61 |
| Market cap | $9.37B | $22.82B |
| P/E | — | 22.7x (#1) |
| P/S | 0.2x (#1) | 0.7x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 12.3% (#2) | 14.5% (#1) |
| Operating margin | 1.6% (#2) | 4.4% (#1) |
| Net margin | -0.8% (#2) | 3.3% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | — | 0.51 (#1) |
| 1-year return | +5.1% (#2) | +39.8% (#1) |
| Research score | 31/100 (#2) | 58/100 (#1) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) — Airlines
- Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) — Airlines