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ULCC vs. AAL, ALGT, JBLU, UAL, and ALK

Should you buy Frontier Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Frontier Group with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Frontier Group include American Airlines Group (AAL), Allegiant Travel (ALGT), JetBlue Airways (JBLU), United Airlines (UAL), and Alaska Air Group (ALK). These companies are all part of the "trans - airline" industry.

How does Frontier Group compare to American Airlines Group?

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) and Frontier Group (NASDAQ:ULCC) are both transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and media sentiment.

American Airlines Group has a beta of 1.32, indicating that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Frontier Group has a beta of 2.56, indicating that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market.

52.4% of American Airlines Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of American Airlines Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.0% of Frontier Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

American Airlines Group has higher revenue and earnings than Frontier Group. Frontier Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Airlines Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Airlines Group$54.63B0.18$111M$0.3148.84
Frontier Group$3.72B0.38-$137M-$1.60N/A

American Airlines Group has a net margin of 0.36% compared to Frontier Group's net margin of -9.62%. American Airlines Group's return on equity of -9.11% beat Frontier Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Airlines Group0.36% -9.11% 0.57%
Frontier Group -9.62%-39.20%-2.36%

American Airlines Group presently has a consensus price target of $19.37, suggesting a potential upside of 27.93%. Frontier Group has a consensus price target of $6.86, suggesting a potential upside of 10.42%. Given American Airlines Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe American Airlines Group is more favorable than Frontier Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Airlines Group
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Frontier Group
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.63

In the previous week, American Airlines Group had 17 more articles in the media than Frontier Group. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for American Airlines Group and 5 mentions for Frontier Group. Frontier Group's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat American Airlines Group's score of 0.54 indicating that Frontier Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
American Airlines Group
8 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Frontier Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

American Airlines Group beats Frontier Group on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontier Group compare to Allegiant Travel?

Frontier Group (NASDAQ:ULCC) and Allegiant Travel (NASDAQ:ALGT) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Frontier Group presently has a consensus target price of $6.86, suggesting a potential upside of 10.42%. Allegiant Travel has a consensus target price of $128.08, suggesting a potential upside of 25.36%. Given Allegiant Travel's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Allegiant Travel is more favorable than Frontier Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Frontier Group
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.63
Allegiant Travel
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Frontier Group has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Allegiant Travel has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the broader market.

Allegiant Travel has a net margin of -1.30% compared to Frontier Group's net margin of -9.62%. Allegiant Travel's return on equity of 10.07% beat Frontier Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Frontier Group-9.62% -39.20% -2.36%
Allegiant Travel -1.30%10.07%2.44%

In the previous week, Frontier Group had 1 more articles in the media than Allegiant Travel. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Frontier Group and 4 mentions for Allegiant Travel. Allegiant Travel's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Frontier Group's score of 0.59 indicating that Allegiant Travel is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Frontier Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Allegiant Travel
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

85.8% of Allegiant Travel shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.0% of Frontier Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.8% of Allegiant Travel shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Allegiant Travel has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Frontier Group. Allegiant Travel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Frontier Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Frontier Group$3.72B0.38-$137M-$1.60N/A
Allegiant Travel$2.61B0.72-$44.70M-$2.00N/A

Summary

Allegiant Travel beats Frontier Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontier Group compare to JetBlue Airways?

JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) and Frontier Group (NASDAQ:ULCC) are both transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

JetBlue Airways has a net margin of -7.78% compared to Frontier Group's net margin of -9.62%. JetBlue Airways' return on equity of -32.76% beat Frontier Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JetBlue Airways-7.78% -32.76% -4.23%
Frontier Group -9.62%-39.20%-2.36%

JetBlue Airways presently has a consensus price target of $5.31, suggesting a potential downside of 2.57%. Frontier Group has a consensus price target of $6.86, suggesting a potential upside of 10.42%. Given Frontier Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Frontier Group is more favorable than JetBlue Airways.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
JetBlue Airways
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.69
Frontier Group
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.63

In the previous week, JetBlue Airways had 3 more articles in the media than Frontier Group. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for JetBlue Airways and 5 mentions for Frontier Group. Frontier Group's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat JetBlue Airways' score of 0.38 indicating that Frontier Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
JetBlue Airways
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Frontier Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

JetBlue Airways has a beta of 1.73, meaning that its stock price is 73% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Frontier Group has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market.

83.7% of JetBlue Airways shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of JetBlue Airways shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 48.0% of Frontier Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Frontier Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than JetBlue Airways. Frontier Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than JetBlue Airways, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JetBlue Airways$9.06B0.22-$602M-$1.94N/A
Frontier Group$3.72B0.38-$137M-$1.60N/A

Summary

JetBlue Airways and Frontier Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontier Group compare to United Airlines?

Frontier Group (NASDAQ:ULCC) and United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) are both transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

United Airlines has higher revenue and earnings than Frontier Group. Frontier Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Airlines, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Frontier Group$3.72B0.38-$137M-$1.60N/A
United Airlines$59.07B0.65$3.35B$10.6910.99

69.7% of United Airlines shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.0% of Frontier Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of United Airlines shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

United Airlines has a net margin of 5.56% compared to Frontier Group's net margin of -9.62%. United Airlines' return on equity of 19.05% beat Frontier Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Frontier Group-9.62% -39.20% -2.36%
United Airlines 5.56%19.05%3.72%

Frontier Group has a beta of 2.56, suggesting that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Airlines has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, United Airlines had 67 more articles in the media than Frontier Group. MarketBeat recorded 72 mentions for United Airlines and 5 mentions for Frontier Group. United Airlines' average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Frontier Group's score of 0.59 indicating that United Airlines is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Frontier Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
United Airlines
32 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Frontier Group currently has a consensus price target of $6.86, indicating a potential upside of 10.42%. United Airlines has a consensus price target of $156.79, indicating a potential upside of 33.42%. Given United Airlines' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe United Airlines is more favorable than Frontier Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Frontier Group
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.63
United Airlines
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

Summary

United Airlines beats Frontier Group on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Frontier Group compare to Alaska Air Group?

Frontier Group (NASDAQ:ULCC) and Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) are both transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

Frontier Group presently has a consensus target price of $6.86, indicating a potential upside of 10.42%. Alaska Air Group has a consensus target price of $67.12, indicating a potential upside of 45.32%. Given Alaska Air Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Alaska Air Group is more favorable than Frontier Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Frontier Group
3 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.63
Alaska Air Group
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

81.9% of Alaska Air Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.0% of Frontier Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Alaska Air Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Frontier Group has a beta of 2.56, suggesting that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alaska Air Group has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Alaska Air Group has a net margin of 0.51% compared to Frontier Group's net margin of -9.62%. Alaska Air Group's return on equity of 4.96% beat Frontier Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Frontier Group-9.62% -39.20% -2.36%
Alaska Air Group 0.51%4.96%0.97%

In the previous week, Alaska Air Group had 5 more articles in the media than Frontier Group. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Alaska Air Group and 5 mentions for Frontier Group. Frontier Group's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Alaska Air Group's score of 0.40 indicating that Frontier Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Frontier Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alaska Air Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Alaska Air Group has higher revenue and earnings than Frontier Group. Frontier Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alaska Air Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Frontier Group$3.72B0.38-$137M-$1.60N/A
Alaska Air Group$14.24B0.36$100M$0.5387.14

Summary

Alaska Air Group beats Frontier Group on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ULCC vs. The Competition

MetricFrontier GroupTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.43B$9.47B$8.97B$12.28B
Dividend YieldN/A7,989.78%974.04%9.39%
P/E Ratio-3.8814.5724.8923.94
Price / Sales0.385.174.6191.92
Price / CashN/A6.118.5547.25
Price / Book2.902.252.256.14
Net Income-$137M$744.51M$532.19M$331.74M
7 Day Performance-5.48%-2.55%-0.34%-1.72%
1 Month Performance-13.99%-4.11%-1.64%-1.44%
1 Year Performance50.73%17.30%26.80%16.97%

Frontier Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ULCC
Frontier Group
1.5676 of 5 stars
$6.21
-0.3%
$6.86
+10.4%
+51.2%$1.43B$3.72BN/A7,750
AAL
American Airlines Group
4.6422 of 5 stars
$16.31
-3.8%
$19.37
+18.8%
+19.7%$11.21B$54.63B52.61139,100
ALGT
Allegiant Travel
4.6813 of 5 stars
$106.89
-3.7%
$128.08
+19.8%
+95.2%$2.05B$2.61BN/A5,616
JBLU
JetBlue Airways
1.3301 of 5 stars
$5.60
-2.8%
$5.31
-5.2%
+22.9%$2.14B$9.06BN/A22,087
UAL
United Airlines
4.8866 of 5 stars
$121.16
-3.8%
$151.62
+25.1%
+25.1%$40.90B$59.07B10.82113,200

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