ATSG:NSD-Air Transport Services Group Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Airlines |

Last Closing

USD 15.42

Change

-0.30 (-1.91)%

Market Cap

USD 1.01B

Volume

0.37M

Analyst Target

USD 29.13
Analyst Rating

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About

Air Transport Services Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides aircraft leasing, and air cargo transportation and related services in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Cargo Aircraft Management Inc. (CAM) and ACMI Services. The company offers aircraft, flight crews, aircraft hull and liability insurance, and aviation fuel services; and aircraft maintenance and modification services, including airframe modification and heavy maintenance, component repairs, engineering services, and aircraft line maintenance. It also provides equipment maintenance services; cargo load transfer and package sorting services; crew training services; and airline express operation, line and heavy maintenance, and ground handling services. The company's ground support services include labor and management for cargo load transfer and sorting; design, installation, and maintenance of material handling equipment; leasing and maintenance of ground support equipment; general facilities maintenance; and resells aviation fuel at the air park in Wilmington, Ohio. Further, the company operates cargo and passenger transportation business; resells and brokers aircraft parts; and performs passenger-to-freighter and passenger-to-combi conversions of aircraft. It provides its services to delivery companies, freight forwarders, airlines, air transportation, e-commerce, package delivery, and logistics industries, as well as government customers. As of December 31, 2023, the company's in-service aircraft fleet consisted of 107 owned Boeing aircraft, three Airbus aircraft, and 20 leased aircraft. The company was formerly known as ABX Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Air Transport Services Group, Inc. Air Transport Services Group, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Ohio. Address: 145 Hunter Drive, Wilmington, OH, United States, 45177

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Airlines) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -12.44% 55% F 36% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -12.44% 55% F 36% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -26.68% 18% F 28% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -26.68% 18% F 28% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -29.07% 78% C+ 34% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -29.07% 78% C+ 32% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -4.31% 40% F 33% F
Dividend Return -4.31% 40% F 31% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 28.23% 80% B- 65% D
Risk Adjusted Return -15.26% 40% F 31% F
Market Capitalization 1.01B 60% D- 71% C-

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.