Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY)
NEUTRALFundamental
67
Kurs
$57.03
Marktkapitalisierung
$28.95B
Teil 1 · Was das Unternehmen wert ist
Übersicht
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline by passenger numbers, flying a single aircraft type, the Boeing 737, on short-haul routes across Europe and North Africa. It keeps ticket prices among the lowest in the industry with a no-frills model: minimal in-flight service, fast aircraft turnarounds, secondary airports with lower fees, and one fleet type that keeps crew training and maintenance costs down. Passengers pay separately for almost everything beyond the seat itself.
Wie das Geld verdient wird
Revenue splits between scheduled ticket revenue, driven by fares and passenger volume, and ancillary revenue, earned from optional extras such as priority boarding, allocated seats, baggage fees, car hire and onboard sales. Ancillary revenue carries higher margins than the fare itself and has grown to roughly a third of the total, letting Ryanair advertise headline fares lower than what most passengers actually pay once they add their chosen extras.
Umsatz nach Segment
Ticket revenue from scheduled flights, driven by average fares and the number of passengers carried.
Optional extras such as priority boarding, seat selection, baggage fees, car hire and onboard sales, at a higher margin than fares.
Wettbewerbsvorteil
Kostenvorteil · SchmalRyanair's cost per seat is among the lowest of any European airline, built from operating a single aircraft type, densely seating planes, flying from cheaper secondary airports and turning aircraft around in under 30 minutes. Rivals such as easyJet and Wizz Air run comparable low-cost models, so the advantage is real but not unique — it rests on out-executing peers on cost discipline rather than on a barrier they cannot copy.
Was die Nachfrage antreibt
ZyklischAir travel demand rises and falls with disposable income and consumer confidence, and is exposed to shocks such as fuel-price spikes, war or pandemics that can shut down travel almost overnight. Ryanair's low fares make it somewhat more resilient than full-service carriers in downturns, as price-sensitive travellers trade down, but volumes still track the broader economic cycle.
Wichtigste Risiken
- Fuel cost volatility — Jet fuel is one of Ryanair's largest costs and its price is volatile and largely outside the company's control; because fares are already low, passing on cost spikes through higher prices is limited.
- Dependence on Boeing — Ryanair sources the large majority of its fleet and spare parts from Boeing; delivery delays or a disruption at Boeing directly constrain the growth and reliability of the flying schedule, as recent delays have shown.
- Low-fare model execution risk — The business depends on keeping costs low enough to profit from fares among the cheapest in the industry; any structural rise in costs the company cannot offset elsewhere would squeeze margins directly.
- Regulatory, labour and airport disruption — Airline strikes, air-traffic-control disruption, and changing aviation regulation or airport charges across the many jurisdictions Ryanair flies to can disrupt schedules and add cost outside the company's control.
Kundenkonzentration
Ryanair sells directly to millions of individual travellers with no material reliance on any single customer; concentration risk in its filings relates to suppliers such as fuel and aircraft, not to buyers.
Die Argumente dafür
Buyers point out that Ryanair's cost structure lets it profit at fares few rivals can match, that ancillary revenue keeps growing as a share of the total, and that Boeing's delivery delays, while a near-term drag, also limit how fast low-cost rivals can add capacity.
Die Argumente dagegen
Sellers note that fuel costs and Boeing delivery reliability sit largely outside Ryanair's control, that other low-cost carriers run a similar playbook, and that a full-blown fare war or a travel-demand shock would hit a business built on thin margins particularly hard.
Written by the editors, published on 18. August 2026
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Bilanz & Liquidität
Umsatz
$15.59B
Letzte 12 Monate (bis 30.6.2026)
Nettogewinn
$1.89B
Letzte 12 Monate (bis 30.6.2026)
Freier Cashflow
$-218M
Gesamtes Eigenkapital
$11.06B
Gesamtverbindlichkeiten
$182M
Current Ratio
0.79
Zinsdeckungsgrad
-
Schulden/EBITDA
0.05
Gewinn je Aktie
Umsatz & Nettogewinn
Freier Cashflow
Ertragsaufschlüsselung
Historische Aufstellung
Margen im Zeitverlauf
Verschuldung im Zeitverlauf
Wie schwer die Schulden wiegen
Wachstumsraster
Wachstum — Umsatz
Innerer-Wert-Schätzung
Innerer Wert
$64.21
Aktueller Kurs
$57.03
Sicherheitsmarge
+11.2%
Innerer-Wert-Spanne
$56.55 - $71.88
Bewertungsmethoden
Bewertungskennzahlen
P/E-Verhältnis
13.38
ROE
22.4%
P/B-Verhältnis
2.62
P/FCF
-
Bruttomarge
27.9%
ROIC
14.4%
Rentabilitäts-Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
14.4%
WACC
12.6%
ROIC − WACC
+1.8 pp
ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.
Fundamentalanalyse-Kriterien
Bestanden (12)
- Price CAGR 5.29%
- ROIC 14.4%
- P/B Ratio 2.62
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Current Ratio
- Debt/EBITDA
- ROE 20.3%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 56.9%
- Analyst Consensus 83% Buy
- Earnings Surprise avg 2.9%
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.58
- Net Margin Trend 14.0% vs 11.6%
Nicht bestanden (4)
- Gross Margin 27.9%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- DCF valuation (Unknown)
- Piotroski F-Score 2/9
Nicht verfügbar (11)
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- P/FCF NaN
- Dividend Payout NaN%
- Operating Margin NaN%
- CapEx intensity
- Interest Coverage
- Return on Tangible Assets
- Low reliance on intangibles
- Price below Graham Number
- PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
- Share Dilution (missing shares data)
Piotroski F-Score
Ernsthafte finanzielle Bedenken
Gewinnqualität
Hohe Qualität: Gewinne durch Cashflow gedeckt
Aktienverwässerung
Aktienrückkäufe. Aktionärsfreundlich
Unternehmensführung
Führungsteam
| Name | Position | Alter |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael O'Leary | Group CEO & Executive Director | 64 |
| Mr. Neil Sorahan | Group Chief Financial Officer | 54 |
| Mr. John Hurley | Chief Technology Officer | 50 |
| Mr. Juliusz Komorek | Group Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary | 47 |
| Ms. Carol Sharkey | Chief Risk Officer | 49 |
| Ms. Tracey McCann | Chief Financial Officer of Ryanair DAC | 50 |
| Mr. Edward Wilson | Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair DAC | 62 |
| Mr. David O'Brien | CEO of Malta Air Limited & Joint CEO of Lauda Europe | 61 |
| Mr. Andreas Gruber | Joint CEO of Laudamotion GmbH | 39 |
| Mr. Michal Kaczmarzyk | Chief Executive Officer of Buzz | 45 |
Teil 2 · Der Preis und der Einstiegszeitpunkt
Dieser Teil sagt nicht, ob das Unternehmen etwas taugt: Er hilft bei der Wahl des Kaufzeitpunkts, nachdem die Fundamentaldaten überzeugt haben. Enthalten: technische Analyse, Potenzial, historische Drawdowns, Gamma-Exposure.
Latest News
Recent headlines for RYAAY, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 7/20/2026NEGATIVERyanair scivola a Dublino, delude l’andamento del primo trimestre
Ryanair Holdings plc experienced a decline in its Dublin-listed shares following a disappointing first-quarter performance. The budget airline's results were negatively impacted by reduced flight fares and escalating fuel costs, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This combination of lower revenue per passenger and higher operating expenses has put pressure on profitability. Investors will be closely monitoring management's outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year, particularly concerning fare strategies and fuel hedging effectiveness.
- 5/25/2026POSITIVEA Dublino brilla Ryanair: rimborsa l'ultimo bond e diventa "debt free"
Ryanair Holdings PLC has successfully repaid its final bond, achieving a debt-free status. This significant financial maneuver, announced from Dublin, strengthens the airline's balance sheet and enhances its financial flexibility. The news comes as European airline stocks broadly climbed, influenced by a concurrent drop in crude oil prices. For investors, Ryanair's deleveraging is a strong indicator of robust operational performance and prudent financial management, potentially leading to improved credit ratings and increased shareholder value.
- 5/18/2026NEUTRALRyanair’s CFO says the airline has plans for an ‘armageddon situation’ as the jet fuel crisis threatens weaker European airlines this winter
Ryanair's CFO, Neil Sorahan, stated the airline has contingency plans for an 'Armageddon situation' amid concerns over a potential jet fuel crisis impacting weaker European airlines this winter. While acknowledging the existence of such plans, Sorahan expressed confidence that such a severe scenario is unlikely to materialize. This statement, though cautious, suggests Ryanair is well-prepared for potential market disruptions, a sign of operational resilience that could be viewed positively by investors concerned about industry stability.
- 5/18/2026NEGATIVERyanair CEO Sees European Airline ‘Casualties’ on Jet Fuel Spike
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has warned of potential "casualties" among European airlines if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East leads to sustained restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, thereby elevating jet fuel prices. This geopolitical tension poses a significant threat to the profitability of carriers reliant on stable fuel costs. Investors should monitor the situation closely, as prolonged high fuel prices could severely impact earnings and lead to consolidation within the European airline sector.
- 4/15/2026POSITIVERyanair Says Jet-Fuel Suppliers Guarantee Shipments to Mid-May
Ryanair Holdings Plc has received assurances from its jet-fuel suppliers that shipments will be guaranteed until at least mid-May. This development provides a crucial short-term stability for the airline's operations, mitigating immediate concerns over fuel availability. While the company acknowledges the situation remains 'fluid' due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the confirmed supply chain support offers a degree of operational certainty. Investors will view this as a positive step, reducing near-term operational risk and allowing the company to maintain its flight schedules and revenue streams.
via Markets Gazette