United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) EBITDA Margin: 12.76%
Is United Airlines Holdings, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 12.76% is 207% above its 5-year average of 4.16%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-34.79%–14.89%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 7.70% below its 12-month average of 13.82%.
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UAL EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
12.76%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
13.82%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
13.40%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
4.16%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
9.46%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
11.85%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
10.69%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-7.70%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+206.98%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+34.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+7.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+19.36%
UAL Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) | $38.94B | 12.76% | 13.82% | 13.40% | 4.16% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME)vs › | $37.51B | 11.71% | 11.05% | 9.07% | 7.83% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)vs › | $36.15B | 44.70% | 45.39% | 45.11% | 43.79% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)vs › | $35.72B | 7.06% | 14.02% | 14.73% | 7.71% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs › | $45.62B | 20.76% | 20.34% | 19.17% | 18.18% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV)vs › | $29.88B | 23.03% | 25.88% | 23.12% | 22.28% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)vs › | $49.07B | 31.41% | 32.06% | 32.90% | 32.02% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $28.17B | 18.96% | 20.29% | 21.04% | 20.27% |
| Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs › | $28.05B | 45.44% | 45.20% | 44.35% | 44.34% |
| ATI Inc. (ATI)vs › | $26.78B | 17.67% | 16.53% | 15.92% | 14.65% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
64.2%
EBITDA Margin
12.8%
Operating Margin
8.4%
Net Margin
6.1%
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
United Airlines Holdings, 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
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The EBITDA margin for UAL stock is 12.76%.
- Is United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 12.76% is 207% above its 5-year average of 4.16%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-34.79%–14.89%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for UAL stock is 13.82%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for UAL stock is 13.40%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for UAL stock is 4.16%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for UAL stock is 9.46%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for UAL stock is 11.85%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for UAL stock is 10.69%.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.76% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.89% |
| 2023-12-31 | 14.58% |
| 2022-12-31 | 11.39% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.11% |
| 2020-12-31 | -34.79% |
| 2019-12-31 | 15.83% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.12% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.29% |
| 2016-12-31 | 17.34% |
| 2015-12-31 | 17.58% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.97% |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.60% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.30% |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.92% |
| 2010-12-31 | 9.09% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.59% |
| 2008-12-31 | -19.68% |
| 2007-12-31 | 11.12% |
| 2006-12-31 | -1.06% |
| 2005-12-31 | -114.06% |
| 2004-12-31 | -2.46% |
| 2003-12-31 | -2.86% |
| 2002-12-31 | -13.07% |
| 2001-12-31 | 111.11% |
| 2000-12-31 | 108.93% |
| 1999-12-31 | 12.53% |
| 1998-12-31 | 12.93% |
| 1997-12-31 | 11.41% |
| 1996-12-31 | 11.50% |
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About United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, delivers air travel solutions on a global scale. Its vast network extends across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, facilitating the movement of both passengers and freight. The company operates these services using a combination of its primary and regional aircraft fleets. Beyond its core transportation offerings, United also provides specialized support to external clients, encompassing catering, ground handling, aviation training, and aircraft maintenance. Established in 1968, the enterprise has its principal offices in Chicago, Illinois. Notably, it adopted its current name, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., in June 2019, having previously operated as United Continental Holdings, Inc.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- CEO
- J. Scott Kirby