Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.
VLRSIndustrialsNASDAQAirlines · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframeOperating under the Airlines umbrella, Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. is a industrials company. Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. The $879.8M market capitalization puts VLRS squarely in small-cap range for its industry. de C.V., through its subsidiary, Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.P.I.
Market Cap
$879.8M
Beta
0.92
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-403.80
EPS (TTM)
$-2.53
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.02
ROE
-47.6%
ROA
1.4%
Cash
$780.5M
Total Debt
$3.82B
Free CF
$475.3M
52W Change
70.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $780.5M in cash, though total debt stands at $3.82B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $475.3M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at -47.6%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $2.20B to $3.04B.
Investors considering Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. should weigh the typical risks associated with VLRS's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.'s trajectory.