Based on the most recent data from Jul 31, 2026, LUV's PEG ratio comes in at 0.2. This metric factors in a PE of 27.42 with an earnings growth rate of 137.7%. Relative to the 2.62 average from the previous four quarters, the PEG ratio has plunged by 92%.
Looking at the last ten years, LUV's PEG ratio has has been around 1.05 on average. At 0.2, today's PE to growth ratio sits 81% 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.
| 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% |
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 0.23 | 31.35 | 137.7% |
| 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% |
LUV's PEG ratio today is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
Southwest Airlines's PEG of 0.2 is below the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.1, Southwest Airlines's PEG is 82% lower.
Compared to its peer stocks UAL and SKYW, LUV's PEG ratio sits lower.
| Stock name | PEG ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LUV Southwest Airlines Company | 0.21 | $22.82B |
| UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc | 1.77 | $41.43B |
| SKYW Skywest Inc | 6.74 | $4.3B |
| JBLU Jetblue Airways Corp | N/A | $2.34B |
| DAL Delta Air Lines Inc | N/A | $59.78B |
| ALK Alaska Air Group Inc | N/A | $5.6B |
| AAL American Airlines Group Inc | N/A | $10.68B |
| ALGT Allegiant Travel | N/A | $1.92B |
LUV shows a PEG ratio of 0.2, per Jul 31, 2026 data.
LUV has a 3-year average PEG ratio of 1.94.
LUV has a 5-year average PEG ratio of 1.31.
The Dec 2025 quarter marked the ten years high at 9.88 for LUV's PEG ratio.
LUV currently has a PEG ratio 81% below its 10-year average.
Strong earnings growth relative to valuation produces LUV's low PEG ratio of 0.2.
The PEG ratio comes from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Jul 31, 2026, Southwest Airlines has a P/E ratio of 27.42. Earnings grew at 137.7% over the TTM period ending Jun 2026. Applying the formula, this produces a price to earnings growth ratio of 0.2. PEG RATIO(0.2) = PE RATIO(27.42) / EPS GROWTH(137.7%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.