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3.9
Weak

Southwest Airlines Co (LUV)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) scores 3.9/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #194 of 265 Industrials stocks. At $41, LUV trades 12% above its model fair value of $36.

Industrials / Passenger Airlines

S&P 500

$40.99

Scores poorly across most models. Proceed with caution.

Weak

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#194out of 265 in Industrials

Is SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO a Good Investment in 2026?

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV) scores 3.9 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Piotroski model rates SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO as Strong (7/9). However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Earnings yield 1.5% · ROC 3%. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO currently trades 12% above its estimated fair value of $36. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO ranks #194 out of 265 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E51.9ROE3.7Market Cap21BDiv Yield1.5

Estimated Fair Value

$36.4912% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 52x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 9% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

7/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Caution

Earnings yield 1.5% · ROC 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) scores 3.9/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #194 of 265 Industrials stocks. At $41, LUV trades 12% above its model fair value of $36. That score is below average, suggesting caution.
What is SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO's Piotroski F-Score?
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 7/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is LUV overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $36, LUV appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 12% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 52x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of 9% may not justify the premium.
How does LUV compare to other Industrials stocks?
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO ranks #194 out of 265 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 73% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about LUV?
AlphaStocks evaluates LUV using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 3.9/10.

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