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Ryanair Holdings (ISE:RYA) Could Be 19% Undervalued On September Traffic Update

Simply Wall St · 3d ago

Ryanair Holdings (ISE:RYA) is back in focus after reporting September traffic of 20.1 million guests and 215.1 million for the year to date, both at a 94% load factor.

At a share price of €23.02, Ryanair Holdings has seen the 1-day share price return of 1.14% only partially offset a year to date share price decline of 22.49%, while the 3-year total shareholder return of 60.83% reflects stronger longer run gains even as momentum has faded in recent months.

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Ryanair Holdings now trades well below both its analyst target and an estimated fair value, yet the share price slide signals clear market caution. Does that discount fully reflect the risks or overdo them?

Most Popular Narrative: 19% Undervalued

Ryanair Holdings is framed by the prevailing narrative as worth about €28.57 a share, compared with the last close at €23.02, which puts the focus squarely on what could drive that gap to close over time.

Fuel and currency hedging out to FY 2027 at materially better rates, alongside a transition to a debt free balance sheet with over 600 unencumbered aircraft, gives Ryanair a high degree of cost and financing visibility. This can be used to selectively stimulate fares while still widening the cost gap to competitors, potentially supporting resilient earnings through the cycle.

See why 7 investors see Ryanair Holdings as 19% undervalued.

Result: Fair Value of €28.57 (UNDERVALUED)

Still, softer near term fares and elevated capacity could pressure Ryanair Holdings if cost discipline slips or if fuel and tax conditions shift unfavourably.

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