Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) EBITDA Margin: 12.68%
Is Delta Air Lines, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 12.68% is 918% above its 5-year average of -1.55%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-72.22%–15.13%).
As of Friday, June 19, 2026. 0.63% below its 12-month average of 12.76%.
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DAL EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
12.68%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
12.76%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
12.66%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
-1.55%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
8.41%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
14.43%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
13.48%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.63%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.18%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+918.06%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+50.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-12.15%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-5.95%
DAL Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) | $55.31B | 12.68% | 12.76% | 12.66% | -1.55% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX)vs › | $54.92B | 17.16% | 16.93% | 16.32% | 16.65% |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME)vs › | $54.42B | 31.11% | 31.09% | 30.67% | 30.47% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)vs › | $52.72B | 16.76% | 17.87% | 19.06% | 19.59% |
| Fastenal Company (FAST)vs › | $52.68B | 22.44% | 22.43% | 22.86% | 22.94% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)vs › | $62.08B | -25.83% | -30.31% | -41.25% | -78.01% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs › | $62.60B | 14.76% | 16.81% | 17.16% | 16.16% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs › | $46.46B | 20.76% | 20.34% | 19.17% | 18.18% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)vs › | $45.97B | 31.41% | 32.06% | 32.90% | 32.02% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $67.40B | 48.03% | 46.66% | 44.10% | 45.27% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
26.2%
EBITDA Margin
12.7%
Operating Margin
8.8%
Net Margin
6.9%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Delta Air Lines, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Delta Air Lines, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)?
- The EBITDA margin for DAL stock is 12.68%.
- Is Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 12.68% is 918% above its 5-year average of -1.55%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-72.22%–15.13%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for DAL stock is 12.76%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for DAL stock is 12.66%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for DAL stock is -1.55%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for DAL stock is 8.41%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for DAL stock is 14.43%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for DAL stock is 13.48%.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.68% |
| 2024-12-31 | 12.84% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.13% |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.98% |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.29% |
| 2020-12-31 | -72.22% |
| 2019-12-31 | 19.32% |
| 2018-12-31 | 17.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | 19.73% |
| 2016-12-31 | 21.91% |
| 2015-12-31 | 23.27% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.65% |
| 2013-12-31 | 13.33% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.80% |
| 2011-12-31 | 9.64% |
| 2010-12-31 | 10.40% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.08% |
| 2008-12-31 | -31.24% |
| 2007-12-31 | 15.49% |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.61% |
| 2005-12-31 | -4.42% |
| 2004-12-31 | -13.55% |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.11% |
| 2002-12-31 | -0.92% |
| 2001-12-31 | -2.30% |
| 2000-12-31 | 16.87% |
| 2000-06-30 | 85.11% |
| 1998-06-30 | 18.71% |
| 1997-06-30 | 17.00% |
| 1996-06-30 | 79.90% |
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About Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. operates scheduled air transport services for both passengers and freight, serving destinations across the United States and internationally. Its operations are structured into two main segments: its core airline business and a refinery division. Domestically, its network is anchored by primary hubs in Atlanta, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Detroit, and Salt Lake City, further supported by coastal gateways such as Boston, Los Angeles, New York (LaGuardia and JFK), and Seattle. Globally, it maintains a significant presence through key international hubs and operational centers in cities like Amsterdam, Mexico City, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and Seoul-Incheon. Tickets are distributed through multiple channels, including its official website (delta.com), the Fly Delta mobile app, direct reservations, online travel agencies, traditional brick-and-mortar agencies, and other distribution partners. Beyond flight services, the company offers aircraft maintenance, engineering support, repair, and overhaul capabilities. It also arranges vacation packages for external clients, along with aircraft charter services, management, and associated programs. The airline operates a vast fleet of roughly 1,200 aircraft. Established in 1924, Delta Air Lines, Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- CEO
- Edward H. Bastian