United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Gross Margin: 64.24%
Is United Airlines Holdings, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s gross margin of 64.24% is 220% above its 5-year average of 20.05%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-32.76%–64.24%).
As of Saturday, June 20, 2026. 30.90% above its 12-month average of 49.08%.
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UAL Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
64.24%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
49.08%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
37.53%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
20.05%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
24.36%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
26.67%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
26.63%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+30.90%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+71.18%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+220.45%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+163.75%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+140.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+141.25%
UAL Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) | $38.40B | 64.24% | 49.08% | 37.53% | 20.05% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME)vs › | $37.26B | 19.54% | 19.28% | 17.41% | 16.78% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)vs › | $35.20B | 73.93% | 72.16% | 71.47% | 70.48% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)vs › | $34.13B | 59.32% | 59.63% | 60.43% | 60.72% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)vs › | $45.97B | 30.91% | 33.47% | 34.58% | 33.78% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs › | $46.46B | 33.81% | 31.95% | 31.17% | 30.54% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV)vs › | $30.11B | 39.50% | 38.98% | 38.08% | 37.82% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs › | $29.14B | 29.73% | 23.94% | 17.32% | 14.07% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $28.52B | 37.17% | 37.08% | 37.25% | 36.88% |
| Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS)vs › | $28.11B | 30.39% | 30.07% | 29.57% | 29.54% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
64.2%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The gross margin for UAL stock is 64.24%.
- Is United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s gross margin of 64.24% is 220% above its 5-year average of 20.05%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-32.76%–64.24%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The TTM average gross margin for UAL stock is 49.08%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for UAL stock is 37.53%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for UAL stock is 20.05%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for UAL stock is 24.36%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for UAL stock is 26.67%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for UAL stock is 26.63%.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 64.12% |
| 2024-12-31 | 34.03% |
| 2023-12-31 | 28.29% |
| 2022-12-31 | 23.67% |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.93% |
| 2020-12-31 | -32.76% |
| 2019-12-31 | 28.83% |
| 2018-12-31 | 26.81% |
| 2017-12-31 | 28.53% |
| 2016-12-31 | 32.01% |
| 2015-12-31 | 31.46% |
| 2014-12-31 | 23.99% |
| 2013-12-31 | 21.82% |
| 2012-12-31 | 19.90% |
| 2011-12-31 | 22.78% |
| 2010-12-31 | 24.65% |
| 2009-12-31 | 67.34% |
| 2008-12-31 | 38.39% |
| 2007-12-31 | 67.49% |
| 2006-12-31 | 96.49% |
| 2005-12-31 | 37.95% |
| 2004-12-31 | 43.57% |
| 2003-12-31 | 92.69% |
| 2002-12-31 | 91.32% |
| 2001-12-31 | 75.45% |
| 2000-12-31 | 94.64% |
| 1999-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 1998-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 1997-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 1996-12-31 | 100.00% |
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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