Air China (AICAF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Air China Limited operates as the flag carrier and one of the major airlines of the People’s Republic of China. Headquartered in Beijing, the company emerged from the restructuring of the Civil Aviation Administration of China in the early 2000s. It is a state-controlled enterprise under the supervision of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council and is a subsidiary of China National Aviation Holding.

The company provides scheduled passenger and cargo services, offering a broad network of domestic and international routes. Its passenger operations span multiple cabin classes, including economy, premium economy and business class, while its cargo division transports a diverse range of freight with specialized handling capabilities. Air China also offers charter flight services and engages in ancillary activities such as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), inflight catering and ground handling through affiliated subsidiaries.

Air China’s operational hubs are primarily located at Beijing Capital International Airport and the newer Beijing Daxing International Airport, from which it connects major cities across Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and Africa. As a founding member of the Star Alliance, the airline benefits from an extensive global network, code-share partnerships and reciprocal frequent-flyer arrangements, enhancing its connectivity and service offering to both business and leisure travelers.

Over the years, Air China has continued to modernize its fleet, investing in fuel-efficient wide-body and narrow-body aircraft to support network expansion and environmental initiatives. The airline adheres to international safety and service standards, maintaining certifications from global aviation authorities. With its combination of government backing, strategic alliances and diversified services, Air China plays a pivotal role in linking China to the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.64 to $0.64
• 50-Day Range: $0.62 to $0.94
• 52-Week Range: $0.62 to $0.94
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 36,889 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 3.23
• Dividend Yield: 7.08%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Air China Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Air China scored higher than 5% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Air China.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Air China is 3.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.78.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Air China is 3.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.54.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Air China has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 658.68, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Air China has recently increased by 22.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Air China has a dividend yield of 0.83%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Air China does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Air China is 22.83%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.12

News Sentiment

Air China has a news sentiment score of 0.12. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Air China this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Air China insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

2.30% of the stock of Air China is held by institutions.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Airlines
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:AICAF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.airchina.com.cn
• Phone: 86-10-6146-2560
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 102,874
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 3.23
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A