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Ryanair (RYAAY) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Ryanair (RYAAY): 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

Ryanair (RYAAY) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile fields for Ryanair (RYAAY)
Profile ItemRYAAY
NameRyanair Holdings plc Sponsored ADR
Country/RegionIreland
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
GICS Sub-IndustryPassenger Airlines
Market Capitalization30.71 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateMay 29, 1997
Security TypeADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

RYAAY
GSPC
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Ryanair (RYAAY) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Ryanair (RYAAY) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Ryanair (RYAAY) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Ryanair (RYAAY) metric values compared with Transportation industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RYAAYIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-2.55%22.71%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)14.57%14.66%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)5.74%3.98%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

RYAAY
GSPC
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Ryanair (RYAAY) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Ryanair (RYAAY) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Ryanair (RYAAY) metric values compared with Transportation industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RYAAYIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)37.69%40.42%
Beta (5Y)1.141.15
Max Drawdown (5Y)-54.17%-52.44%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. RYAAY is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Ryanair (RYAAY) metric values compared with Transportation industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RYAAYIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.180.46
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.270.70

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Ryanair (RYAAY) posts ROE of 17.32%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

RYAAY

Transportation industry group

17.32%

Group distribution
Max
45.08%
Q3
22.02%
RYAAY
17.32%
Median
13.94%
Q1
2.89%
Min
-10.45%
Largest peers
UNP
38.75%
UPS
28.65%
CSX
26.39%
CNI
22.45%
RYAAY
17.32%
UBER
12.33%
CP
8.27%
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Where Ryanair (RYAAY) stands on ROE within its Transportation peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Ryanair (RYAAY) keeps 11.28% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

RYAAY

Transportation industry group

11.28%

Group distribution
Max
50.36%
Q3
21.18%
RYAAY
11.28%
Median
5.58%
Q1
1.55%
Min
-11.37%
Largest peers
UNP
28.90%
CNI
26.42%
CP
24.14%
CSX
23.97%
RYAAY
11.28%
UBER
6.13%
UPS
4.84%
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Where Ryanair (RYAAY) stands on net margin within its Transportation peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Ryanair (RYAAY) turns 31.94% 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.

RYAAY

Transportation industry group

31.94%

Group distribution
Max
59.18%
RYAAY
31.94%
Q3
29.30%
Median
11.50%
Q1
4.62%
Min
-8.91%
Largest peers
CNI
41.52%
UNP
41.34%
CSX
39.26%
CP
38.56%
RYAAY
31.94%
UBER
9.80%
UPS
9.28%
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Where Ryanair (RYAAY) stands on operating margin within its Transportation peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Ryanair (RYAAY) metric values compared with Transportation industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RYAAYIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)17.32%13.94%
ROA (TTM)6.82%4.95%
Net Margin (TTM)11.28%5.58%
Operating Margin (TTM)31.94%11.50%
Gross Margin (TTM)27.18%27.25%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Ryanair (RYAAY) grew revenue 11.44%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

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Ryanair (RYAAY): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Transportation industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Ryanair (RYAAY) grew earnings per share 40.37%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.

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Ryanair (RYAAY): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Transportation industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Ryanair (RYAAY) metric values compared with Transportation industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RYAAYIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)11.44%2.80%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)12.99%1.66%
EPS Growth (YoY)40.37%-10.61%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)21.00%-7.47%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Ryanair (RYAAY) has current ratio of 1.17, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

RYAAY

Transportation industry group

1.17

Group distribution
Max
2.58
Q3
1.62
RYAAY
1.17
Median
1.16
Q1
0.78
Min
0.22
Largest peers
UPS
1.24
UBER
1.23
RYAAY
1.17
UNP
1.16
CSX
0.84
CNI
0.82
CP
0.52
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Where Ryanair (RYAAY) stands on current ratio within its Transportation peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Ryanair (RYAAY) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

RYAAY

Transportation industry group

0.05

Group distribution
Max
2.75
Q3
1.37
Median
0.78
Q1
0.35
RYAAY
0.05
Min
0.00
Largest peers
UPS
2.03
UNP
1.41
CSX
1.35
CNI
1.09
UBER
0.61
CP
0.55
RYAAY
0.05
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Where Ryanair (RYAAY) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Transportation peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Ryanair (RYAAY) metric values compared with Transportation industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RYAAYIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.171.16
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.050.78
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.592.00

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Ryanair (RYAAY) has dividend yield of 0.80%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

RYAAY

Transportation industry group

0.80%

Group distribution
Max
4.68%
Q3
1.99%
RYAAY
0.80%
Median
0.74%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
UPS
5.91%
CNI
2.87%
UNP
1.87%
CSX
1.08%
CP
1.06%
RYAAY
0.80%
UBER
0.00%
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Where Ryanair (RYAAY) stands on dividend yield within its Transportation peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Ryanair (RYAAY) has payout ratio of 22.67%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

RYAAY

Transportation industry group

22.67%

Group distribution
Max
100.89%
Q3
41.68%
RYAAY
22.67%
Median
20.43%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
UPS
126.40%
CNI
45.63%
UNP
43.37%
CSX
28.65%
CP
22.91%
RYAAY
22.67%
UBER
0.00%
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Where Ryanair (RYAAY) stands on payout ratio within its Transportation peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Ryanair (RYAAY) metric values compared with Transportation industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RYAAYIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.80%0.74%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)22.67%20.43%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Ryanair (RYAAY) trades at P/E ratio of 14.90, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

RYAAY

Transportation industry group

14.90

Group distribution
Max
46.76
Q3
30.87
Median
20.58
RYAAY
14.90
Q1
10.44
Min
0.00
Largest peers
UBER
40.35
CP
29.54
CSX
25.58
UNP
22.63
CNI
21.61
UPS
20.87
RYAAY
14.90
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Where Ryanair (RYAAY) stands on P/E ratio within its Transportation peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Ryanair (RYAAY) trades at 1.94 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

RYAAY

Transportation industry group

1.94

Group distribution
Max
4.35
Q3
2.07
RYAAY
1.94
Median
0.93
Q1
0.53
Min
0.04
Largest peers
UNP
6.54
CSX
6.09
CP
5.01
CNI
4.05
UBER
2.48
RYAAY
1.94
UPS
1.01
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Where Ryanair (RYAAY) stands on P/S ratio within its Transportation peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Ryanair (RYAAY) trades at 2.35 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.

RYAAY

Transportation industry group

2.35

Group distribution
Max
6.29
Q3
3.39
RYAAY
2.35
Median
1.90
Q1
1.03
Min
-2.07
Largest peers
UNP
7.83
CSX
6.29
UPS
6.15
UBER
5.06
CNI
4.77
CP
2.46
RYAAY
2.35
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Where Ryanair (RYAAY) stands on P/B ratio within its Transportation peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Ryanair (RYAAY) metric values compared with Transportation industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RYAAYIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)14.9020.58
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.940.93
P/B Ratio (MRQ)2.351.90
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-3.25%3.36%