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Air Canada (AC) Competitors

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C$20.30 -0.01 (-0.05%)
As of 04:30 PM Eastern

AC vs. SSRM, GLXY, CG, GEI, and PSA

Should you buy Air Canada stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Air Canada 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 Air Canada include SSR Mining (SSRM), Galaxy Digital (GLXY), Centerra Gold (CG), Gibson Energy (GEI), and Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA). These companies are all part of the "trading" industry.

How does Air Canada compare to SSR Mining?

SSR Mining (TSE:SSRM) and Air Canada (TSE:AC) are both mid-cap trading companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SSR MiningC$1.89B4.50-C$341.77MC$1.0539.11
Air CanadaC$22.96B0.25C$2.54BC$2.428.39

SSR Mining currently has a consensus target price of C$47.50, indicating a potential upside of 15.66%. Air Canada has a consensus target price of C$23.39, indicating a potential upside of 15.24%. Given SSR Mining's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe SSR Mining is more favorable than Air Canada.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SSR Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Air Canada
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, SSR Mining had 3 more articles in the media than Air Canada. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for SSR Mining and 1 mentions for Air Canada. SSR Mining's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Air Canada's score of 0.00 indicating that SSR Mining is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SSR Mining
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Air Canada
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

SSR Mining has a net margin of 12.26% compared to Air Canada's net margin of 3.46%. Air Canada's return on equity of 34.23% beat SSR Mining's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SSR Mining12.26% 6.80% -1.42%
Air Canada 3.46%34.23%4.12%

54.2% of SSR Mining shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.0% of Air Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of SSR Mining shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Air Canada shares are held by 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.

SSR Mining has a beta of 1.181759, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Air Canada has a beta of 1.63121, indicating that its share price is 63% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

SSR Mining beats Air Canada on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Air Canada compare to Galaxy Digital?

Galaxy Digital (TSE:GLXY) and Air Canada (TSE:AC) are both mid-cap trading companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

Galaxy Digital has a beta of 1.18511, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Air Canada has a beta of 1.63121, meaning that its stock price is 63% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Galaxy Digital had 4 more articles in the media than Air Canada. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Galaxy Digital and 1 mentions for Air Canada. Air Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Galaxy Digital's score of -0.35 indicating that Air Canada is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Galaxy Digital
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Air Canada
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Air Canada has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Galaxy Digital. Galaxy Digital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Air Canada, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Galaxy DigitalC$43.76B0.12C$1.97B-C$0.61N/A
Air CanadaC$22.96B0.25C$2.54BC$2.428.39

Air Canada has a consensus price target of C$23.39, indicating a potential upside of 15.24%. Given Air Canada's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Air Canada is more favorable than Galaxy Digital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Galaxy Digital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Air Canada
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Air Canada has a net margin of 3.46% compared to Galaxy Digital's net margin of 0.57%. Air Canada's return on equity of 34.23% beat Galaxy Digital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Galaxy Digital0.57% 18.71% N/A
Air Canada 3.46%34.23%4.12%

56.6% of Galaxy Digital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.0% of Air Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Galaxy Digital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Air Canada shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Air Canada beats Galaxy Digital on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Air Canada compare to Centerra Gold?

Centerra Gold (TSE:CG) and Air Canada (TSE:AC) are both mid-cap trading companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk and earnings.

Centerra Gold has a beta of 1.859642, suggesting that its share price is 86% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Air Canada has a beta of 1.63121, suggesting that its share price is 63% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Centerra Gold had 2 more articles in the media than Air Canada. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Centerra Gold and 1 mentions for Air Canada. Centerra Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Air Canada's score of 0.00 indicating that Centerra Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Centerra Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Air Canada
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Centerra GoldC$1.57B2.88C$73.66MC$3.107.34
Air CanadaC$22.96B0.25C$2.54BC$2.428.39

Centerra Gold currently has a consensus target price of C$27.36, suggesting a potential upside of 20.30%. Air Canada has a consensus target price of C$23.39, suggesting a potential upside of 15.24%. Given Centerra Gold's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Centerra Gold is more favorable than Air Canada.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Centerra Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Air Canada
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Centerra Gold has a net margin of 41.28% compared to Air Canada's net margin of 3.46%. Air Canada's return on equity of 34.23% beat Centerra Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Centerra Gold41.28% 32.55% 6.67%
Air Canada 3.46%34.23%4.12%

Centerra Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Air Canada pays an annual dividend of C$0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Centerra Gold pays out 6.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Air Canada pays out 8.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

62.2% of Centerra Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.0% of Air Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Centerra Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Air Canada shares are held 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.

Summary

Centerra Gold beats Air Canada on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Air Canada compare to Gibson Energy?

Air Canada (TSE:AC) and Gibson Energy (TSE:GEI) are both mid-cap trading companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

Air Canada presently has a consensus price target of C$23.39, indicating a potential upside of 15.24%. Gibson Energy has a consensus price target of C$27.50, indicating a potential downside of 7.03%. Given Air Canada's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Air Canada is more favorable than Gibson Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Air Canada
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Gibson Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

Air Canada has a net margin of 3.46% compared to Gibson Energy's net margin of 1.37%. Air Canada's return on equity of 34.23% beat Gibson Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Air Canada3.46% 34.23% 4.12%
Gibson Energy 1.37%16.60%5.24%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Air CanadaC$22.96B0.25C$2.54BC$2.428.39
Gibson EnergyC$10.70B0.48C$211.66MC$0.8933.24

Air Canada has a beta of 1.63121, indicating that its stock price is 63% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gibson Energy has a beta of 0.214577, indicating that its stock price is 79% less volatile than the broader market.

Air Canada pays an annual dividend of C$0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Gibson Energy pays an annual dividend of C$1.74 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Air Canada pays out 8.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gibson Energy pays out 195.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

20.0% of Air Canada shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.8% of Gibson Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Air Canada shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Gibson Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Gibson Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Air Canada. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Gibson Energy and 1 mentions for Air Canada. Gibson Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Air Canada's score of 0.00 indicating that Gibson Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Air Canada
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Gibson Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Gibson Energy beats Air Canada on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Air Canada compare to Purpose High Interest Savings Fund?

Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (TSE:PSA) and Air Canada (TSE:AC) are both mid-cap trading companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Air Canada has a consensus target price of C$23.39, suggesting a potential upside of 15.24%. Given Air Canada's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Air Canada is more favorable than Purpose High Interest Savings Fund.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Purpose High Interest Savings Fund
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Air Canada
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Air Canada has a net margin of 3.46% compared to Purpose High Interest Savings Fund's net margin of 0.00%. Air Canada's return on equity of 34.23% beat Purpose High Interest Savings Fund's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Purpose High Interest Savings FundN/A N/A N/A
Air Canada 3.46%34.23%4.12%

Air Canada has higher revenue and earnings than Purpose High Interest Savings Fund.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Purpose High Interest Savings FundN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Air CanadaC$22.96B0.25C$2.54BC$2.428.39

20.0% of Air Canada shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Air Canada shares are held by company 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.

In the previous week, Purpose High Interest Savings Fund and Purpose High Interest Savings Fund both had 1 articles in the media. Purpose High Interest Savings Fund's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Air Canada's score of 0.00 indicating that Purpose High Interest Savings Fund is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Purpose High Interest Savings Fund
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Air Canada
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Air Canada beats Purpose High Interest Savings Fund on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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AC vs. The Competition

MetricAir CanadaAirlines IndustryIndustrials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$5.83BC$7.26BC$9.39BC$12.05B
Dividend YieldN/A2.44%3.57%6.23%
P/E Ratio8.3911.1525.1837.51
Price / Sales0.2532.874,734.3711.49
Price / Cash0.804.9727.5782.29
Price / Book2.193.324.894.43
Net IncomeC$2.54BC$1.29BC$792.97MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance5.84%1.41%0.67%0.36%
1 Month Performance10.99%0.62%1.86%0.30%
1 Year Performance9.02%5.54%35.47%54.36%

Air Canada Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AC
Air Canada
2.7484 of 5 stars
C$20.30
0.0%
C$23.39
+15.2%
+10.6%C$5.83BC$22.96B8.3920
SSRM
SSR Mining
2.8058 of 5 stars
C$47.54
+1.6%
C$47.50
-0.1%
+163.3%C$9.86BC$1.89B45.282,500
GLXY
Galaxy Digital
N/AC$28.26
flat
N/AN/AC$5.39BC$43.76BN/A434
CG
Centerra Gold
4.0459 of 5 stars
C$25.60
+2.1%
C$27.36
+6.9%
+140.2%C$5.08BC$1.57B8.262,100
GEI
Gibson Energy
1.2965 of 5 stars
C$28.53
+1.7%
C$27.50
-3.6%
+29.4%C$4.92BC$10.70B32.061,140

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