LUV Southwest Airlines PEG ratio, current and historical analysis

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Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 74
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 77
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 79
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 68

Based on the most recent data from Jun 22, 2026, LUV's PEG ratio comes in at 0.42. This metric factors in a PE of 31.13 with an earnings growth rate of 73.3%. Relative to the 2.59 average from the previous four quarters, the PEG ratio has plunged by 84%.

LUV PEG ratio history

How has LUV's PEG ratio performed in the past

Looking at the last ten years, LUV's PEG ratio has has been around 1.05 on average. At 0.42, today's PE to growth ratio sits 60% below its historical average. Within the last ten years, the Dec 2025 quarter recorded the highest PEG value at 9.88. At 0, the Sep 2022 quarter showed the minimum PEG ratio in this period.

Today
0.44
Average
1.05
Median
0.19
Minimum
0
Maximum
9.88

Southwest Airlines PEG ratio by year

Year PEG ratio PE ratio Growth YoY
2025 9.88 50.4 5.1%
2024 N/A 43.1 0%
2023 N/A 37.03 -14.3%
2022 N/A 37 -44.8%
2021 0.2 25.96 130.3%
2020 N/A N/A -227.1%
2019 N/A 12.61 -0.5%
2018 N/A 10.81 -22.9%
2017 0.19 11.73 60.3%
2016 2.6 14.32 5.5%
2015 0.13 13.05 100%
2014 0.46 25.65 55.7%
2013 0.2 17.77 89.3%
2012 0.13 18.29 143.5%
2011 N/A 37.22 -62.9%

Southwest Airlines PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PEG ratio PE ratio Growth YoY
Mar 2026 0.33 24.08 73.3%
Dec 2025 9.88 50.4 5.1%
Sep 2025 0.05 46.93 855.6%
Jun 2025 0.1 47.01 475%
Mar 2025 1.03 37.31 36.4%
Dec 2024 N/A 43.1 0%
Sep 2024 N/A N/A -110.8%
Jun 2024 N/A 238.42 -87.8%
Mar 2024 N/A 44.23 -41.1%
Dec 2023 N/A 37.03 -14.3%
Sep 2023 N/A 32.61 -40.7%
Jun 2023 N/A 36.95 -41.7%
Mar 2023 2.03 29.05 14.3%
Dec 2022 N/A 37 -44.8%
Sep 2022 0 22.03 14,100%

LUV average PEG ratio chart

What is the average PEG ratio of LUV for the past years

LUV's PEG ratio today is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
2.28
5-year avg
1.41
10-year avg
1.05
15-year avg
0.7

PEG comparison

Southwest Airlines's PEG of 0.42 is above the industry average but below the Industrials sector average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.13, Southwest Airlines's PEG is 63% lower.

LUV EPS growth

Earnings per share growth rates over time chart

LUV Price vs fair value

How does LUV's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

LUV PEG vs peers

What is LUV's PEG ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer stocks DAL and UAL, LUV's PEG ratio sits lower.

Stock name PEG ratio Market cap
LUV Southwest Airlines Co 0.44 $24.39B
SKYW Skywest Inc 0.47 $3.74B
DAL Delta Air Lines Inc 0.6 $56.92B
UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc 6.72 $39.45B
JBLU Jetblue Airways Corp N/A $2.08B
ALK Alaska Air Group Inc N/A $5.56B
AAL American Airlines Group Inc N/A $10.77B
ALGT Allegiant Travel CO N/A $1.92B

Frequently asked questions

What is Southwest Airlines's PEG ratio?

LUV shows a PEG ratio of 0.42, per Jun 22, 2026 data.

What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for Southwest Airlines (LUV)?

LUV has a 3-year average PEG ratio of 2.28.

What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for Southwest Airlines (LUV)?

LUV has a 5-year average PEG ratio of 1.41.

What is the highest PEG ratio for LUV?

The Dec 2025 quarter marked the ten years high at 9.88 for LUV's PEG ratio.

How does the current PEG ratio for LUV compare to its historical average?

LUV currently has a PEG ratio 60% below its 10-year average.

Why is Southwest Airlines's PEG ratio so low?

Strong earnings growth relative to valuation produces LUV's low PEG ratio of 0.42.

How is LUV's PEG ratio calculated (Southwest Airlines PEG ratio formula)?

The PEG ratio comes from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Jun 22, 2026, Southwest Airlines has a P/E ratio of 31.13. Earnings grew at 73.3% over the TTM period ending Mar 2026. Applying the formula, this produces a price to earnings growth ratio of 0.42. PEG RATIO(0.42) = PE RATIO(31.13) / EPS GROWTH(73.3%)

All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.