International Consolidated Airlines Group (OTCMKTS:ICAGY – Get Free Report) and American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk and profitability.
Risk & Volatility
International Consolidated Airlines Group has a beta of 1.83, meaning that its share price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Airlines Group has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its share price is 45% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
0.0% of International Consolidated Airlines Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of American Airlines Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of American Airlines Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares International Consolidated Airlines Group and American Airlines Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| International Consolidated Airlines Group | $37.57 billion | 0.72 | $3.78 billion | $2.69 | 4.59 |
| American Airlines Group | $54.63 billion | 0.17 | $111.00 million | ($0.73) | -19.33 |
International Consolidated Airlines Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than American Airlines Group. American Airlines Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than International Consolidated Airlines Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares International Consolidated Airlines Group and American Airlines Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| International Consolidated Airlines Group | 9.21% | 79.81% | 14.56% |
| American Airlines Group | -0.79% | -9.11% | -0.38% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for International Consolidated Airlines Group and American Airlines Group, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| International Consolidated Airlines Group | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| American Airlines Group | 2 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2.33 |
American Airlines Group has a consensus target price of $17.28, suggesting a potential upside of 22.44%. Given American Airlines Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe American Airlines Group is more favorable than International Consolidated Airlines Group.
Summary
International Consolidated Airlines Group beats American Airlines Group on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About International Consolidated Airlines Group
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) is an airline holding company whose principal activities include passenger and cargo air transportation. Its airline brands include British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL, which serve customers through scheduled flights and related travel services. Formed in 2011 through the merger of British Airways and Iberia, IAG is registered in Spain and has major operations in the United Kingdom, Spain and Ireland. Its airlines connect destinations across Europe and serve routes to regions including North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
About American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group Inc. is a holding company whose principal business is operating a global airline through American Airlines and its regional partners. The company provides scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation, along with related services such as loyalty programs and travel offerings. Its network connects destinations across the United States and serves markets in the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Regional flights are operated under the American Eagle brand by affiliated carriers.
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