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Air China (AIRC) Share Price & Analysis

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AIRC Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 91.25GBX 0.00(3.79%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
85 p87.5 p90 p92.5 pAug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
GBX 91.25 - GBX 91.25
52-Week Range
GBX 91.25 - GBX 91.25
Previous Close
GBX 87.92
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
4,000
Market Cap
GBP 11.92B
Enterprise Value
GBP 291.73B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 11.84B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 164.57B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
N/A
Next Earnings
Apr 01, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
-0.03
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Rebound

The sharp revenue rebound shows that Air China has restored a substantially larger operating base after the prior weakness. A higher sustained sales level can improve network utilization, support fixed-cost absorption, and provide a foundation for future margin recovery.

Positive Cash Generation

Positive operating and free cash flow provide internal funding for ongoing operations and reduce reliance on external capital. Although cash conversion needs improvement, continued generation would help Air China service obligations and gradually strengthen financial resilience.

Strategic Network Position

Flag-carrier status and a network spanning major Chinese hubs and international regions give Air China a broad platform for passenger and freight demand. This scale and connectivity can support recurring traffic flows and preserve strategic relevance across aviation markets.

Bears Say

Persistent Losses And Thin Margins

Persistent net and operating losses indicate that the revenue recovery has not yet translated into durable earnings. Extremely thin gross margins leave limited protection against operating cost pressure, making profitability improvement essential for sustainable shareholder returns.

High Leverage

Debt remains large relative to equity and is high for the company’s current earnings profile. This leverage can restrict capital allocation, increase dependence on sustained operating recovery, and leave less flexibility to absorb weaker demand or profitability.

Falling Free Cash Flow

The steep decline in free cash flow weakens the pace at which Air China can reduce leverage or fund investment internally. Because cash generation covers only a modest share of debt, sustained positive cash flow remains important to de-risk the balance sheet.

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AIRC FAQ

What was Air China’s price range in the past 12 months?
Air China lowest share price was 91.25 p and its highest was 91.25 p in the past 12 months.
What is Air China’s market cap?
Air China’s market cap is £11.92B.
When is Air China’s upcoming earnings report date?
Air China’s next earnings report is estimated for Apr 01, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 140 days.
How were Air China’s earnings last quarter?
Air China released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2026. The company reported 0.002 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -0.009 p by 0.011 p.
Is Air China overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Air China’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Air China pay dividends?
Air China does not currently pay dividends.
What is Air China’s EPS estimate?
Air China’s EPS estimate is -0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Air China have?
Air China has 4,562,683,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Air China’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Air China reported an EPS of 0.002 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -0.009 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Air China?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:AIRC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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