Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Transportation peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | ASR |
|---|---|
| Name | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B. de C.V. |
| Country/Region | Mexico |
| GICS Sector | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Transportation |
| GICS Industry | Transportation Infrastructure |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Airport Services |
| Market Capitalization | 7.89 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | September 28, 2000 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ASR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -18.80% | 35.26% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 4.75% | 10.60% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 14.59% | 8.85% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ASR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 27.07% | 40.51% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.48 | 1.16 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -35.28% | -52.55% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ASR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.84 | 0.77 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -1.18 | 1.09 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) posts ROE of 22.78%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
ASR
Transportation industry group
22.78%
Group distribution
- Max
- 42.67%
- ASR
- 22.78%
- Q3
- 21.91%
- Median
- 11.31%
- Q1
- 1.69%
- Min
- -15.07%
Largest peers
- UNP
- 39.70%
- UBER
- 37.16%
- UPS
- 29.60%
- CSX
- 24.36%
- ASR
- 22.78%
- FDX
- 14.85%
- CP
- 8.15%
Net Margin (TTM)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) keeps 26.08% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
ASR
Transportation industry group
26.08%
Group distribution
- Max
- 50.36%
- ASR
- 26.08%
- Q3
- 20.85%
- Median
- 5.56%
- Q1
- 0.93%
- Min
- -11.37%
Largest peers
- UNP
- 28.85%
- ASR
- 26.08%
- CP
- 25.03%
- CSX
- 22.21%
- UBER
- 17.35%
- UPS
- 5.08%
- FDX
- 4.68%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) turns 40.61% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
ASR
Transportation industry group
40.61%
Group distribution
- Max
- 53.49%
- ASR
- 40.61%
- Q3
- 25.45%
- Median
- 10.71%
- Q1
- 3.19%
- Min
- -11.50%
Largest peers
- UNP
- 40.98%
- ASR
- 40.61%
- CP
- 38.98%
- CSX
- 38.42%
- UBER
- 13.32%
- FDX
- 11.13%
- UPS
- 9.05%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ASR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 22.78% | 11.31% |
| ROA (TTM) | 11.77% | 4.24% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 26.08% | 5.56% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 40.61% | 10.71% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 47.80% | 27.93% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) grew revenue 18.84%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.
EPS Growth
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) grew earnings per share -22.60%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ASR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 18.84% | 2.79% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 13.73% | 1.66% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -22.60% | -2.81% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 1.65% | -8.96% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) has current ratio of 3.29, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.
ASR
Transportation industry group
3.29
Group distribution
- ASR
- 3.29
- Max
- 2.50
- Q3
- 1.59
- Median
- 1.14
- Q1
- 0.79
- Min
- 0.28
Largest peers
- ASR
- 3.29
- FDX
- 1.48
- UPS
- 1.18
- UNP
- 0.99
- UBER
- 0.84
- CSX
- 0.82
- CP
- 0.59
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
ASR
Transportation industry group
0.71
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.94
- Q3
- 1.45
- Median
- 0.82
- ASR
- 0.71
- Q1
- 0.36
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- UPS
- 1.90
- UNP
- 1.51
- CSX
- 1.38
- FDX
- 1.36
- ASR
- 0.71
- CP
- 0.53
- UBER
- 0.52
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ASR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 3.29 | 1.14 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.71 | 0.82 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.16 | 2.22 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) has dividend yield of 3.86%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.
ASR
Transportation industry group
3.86%
Group distribution
- ASR
- 3.86%
- Max
- 3.74%
- Q3
- 1.77%
- Median
- 0.67%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- UPS
- 6.22%
- ASR
- 3.86%
- UNP
- 1.85%
- FDX
- 1.64%
- CSX
- 1.08%
- CP
- 1.01%
- UBER
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) has payout ratio of 152.39%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.
ASR
Transportation industry group
152.39%
Group distribution
- ASR
- 152.39%
- Max
- 100.88%
- Q3
- 44.15%
- Median
- 20.14%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- ASR
- 152.39%
- UPS
- 121.93%
- UNP
- 44.70%
- CSX
- 31.40%
- FDX
- 31.27%
- CP
- 22.14%
- UBER
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ASR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.86% | 0.67% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 152.39% | 20.14% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) trades at P/E ratio of 13.64, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
ASR
Transportation industry group
13.64
Group distribution
- Max
- 62.08
- Q3
- 34.61
- Median
- 20.36
- ASR
- 13.64
- Q1
- 12.48
- Min
- 2.19
Largest peers
- CP
- 30.26
- CSX
- 29.16
- UNP
- 23.76
- UPS
- 19.42
- FDX
- 18.05
- UBER
- 16.66
- ASR
- 13.64
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) trades at 0.21 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.
ASR
Transportation industry group
0.21
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.54
- Q3
- 2.43
- Median
- 1.30
- Q1
- 0.65
- ASR
- 0.21
- Min
- 0.07
Largest peers
- UNP
- 6.87
- CSX
- 6.40
- CP
- 5.32
- UBER
- 2.81
- UPS
- 0.99
- FDX
- 0.84
- ASR
- 0.21
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASR) trades at 3.21 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
ASR
Transportation industry group
3.21
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.71
- Q3
- 4.24
- ASR
- 3.21
- Median
- 2.00
- Q1
- 1.17
- Min
- -2.47
Largest peers
- UNP
- 8.98
- CSX
- 6.60
- UBER
- 6.25
- UPS
- 5.90
- ASR
- 3.21
- FDX
- 2.54
- CP
- 2.47
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ASR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 13.64 | 20.36 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.21 | 1.30 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 3.21 | 2.00 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -76.01% | 2.87% |