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Corporación América Airports S.A. · Airlines, Airports & Air Services · $4B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
60.4
Good

Corporación América Airports S.A. scores 60.4/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Industrials Sector
CAAP
60.4
Sector avg
42.4
Quality
Good
Moat
Weak
Growth
Neutral
Risk
Neutral
Valuation
Attractive

What is Corporación América Airports S.A.?

Corporación América Airports S.A. is one of the largest private airport operators in the world by number of concessions, managing airports across Latin America, Europe, and Eurasia. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City and listed on the NYSE.

Corporación América Airports acquires, develops, and operates airport concessions under long-term agreements with governments. Revenue comes primarily from aeronautical fees charged to airlines and passengers, as well as commercial activities within airport terminals — including retail, parking, and food and beverage. The business model is built around concession rights rather than aircraft ownership, making it structurally different from airlines.

The company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.

  • Airport concession operations across 53 airports
  • Aeronautical services and passenger processing infrastructure
  • Commercial and retail terminal management
  • Airport development and capital investment programs

Is CAAP a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates CAAP as Good overall, reflecting a balanced profile with some clear strengths and areas worth watching.

The Quality and Valuation pillars stand out — the business generates reasonable operational quality for a concession operator, and the stock currently screens as Attractive on valuation relative to its fundamentals. Growth and Risk both register as Neutral, suggesting a stable but not rapidly expanding business.

The Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating that competitive advantages — beyond the concession contracts themselves — are limited compared to higher-rated peers.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does CAAP pay dividends?

No — Corporación América Airports S.A. does not currently pay a dividend.

CAAP does not currently pay a dividend. For a concession-based infrastructure operator with ongoing capital commitments across 53 airports, retaining cash to fund development obligations and service debt is a common strategic priority. Income-focused investors should factor this into their assessment.

When does CAAP report earnings?

Corporación América Airports reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with its NYSE listing obligations.

Results tend to reflect passenger traffic trends across its concession portfolio, which spans multiple geographies and currencies. Macro conditions in Latin America — including currency volatility and travel demand — can meaningfully influence reported figures from quarter to quarter.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit Corporación América Airports' official investor relations page.

CAAP Price History

+342.5% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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What if I invested in Corporación América Airports S.A.?

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Today it would be worth
$53,235
That's a +432% total return, or +39.7% annualized.

Based on Corporación América Airports S.A.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

CAAP Long-term Outlook

With Growth rated Neutral and Risk also Neutral, CAAP's fundamental trajectory appears steady rather than accelerating. The Attractive Valuation label suggests the market may not be fully pricing in the company's cash-generating potential from its concession portfolio. Execution on airport development projects and stability in key Latin American markets will likely determine whether growth momentum improves.

Growth drivers

  • Recovery and expansion of passenger traffic across Latin American concessions
  • Long-term concession renewals and new airport development agreements
  • Commercial revenue growth within existing terminal footprints

Key risks

  • Currency and macroeconomic volatility in core Latin American markets
  • Concession renewal risk and regulatory dependency on government counterparties
  • Weak Moat rating limits pricing power beyond contracted fee structures

CAAP vs Peers

CAAP operates in the broader aviation infrastructure and transport sector, where it can be compared to other regionally focused operators and carriers.

SKYWSimilar UQS
SkyWest, Inc.

SkyWest operates as a regional airline under capacity purchase agreements, earning revenue from flight operations rather than airport concession management.

CPACAAP scores lower
Copa Holdings, S.A.

Copa Holdings is a Panama-based airline with a hub-and-spoke model focused on Latin American connectivity, competing for regional travel demand rather than airport infrastructure.

ALKCAAP scores higher
Alaska Air Group, Inc.

Alaska Air is a major US carrier whose performance is driven by ticket pricing and fleet utilization, not concession-based infrastructure revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Corporación América Airports do?

Corporación América Airports acquires and operates airport concessions under long-term government agreements. It manages 53 airports across Latin America, Europe, and Eurasia, earning revenue from aeronautical fees and commercial activities within terminals.

Does CAAP pay dividends?

No, CAAP does not currently pay a dividend. The company retains capital to fund ongoing airport development obligations and manage debt across its large concession portfolio. Investors seeking income should note this absence.

When does CAAP report earnings?

Corporación América Airports reports on a quarterly basis as a NYSE-listed company. For the most current earnings schedule and recent results, check the company's investor relations page directly.

Is CAAP a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates CAAP as Good overall. The Valuation pillar is Attractive and Quality is Good, but the Moat pillar is Weak. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and investment goals — view the full pillar breakdown on UQS Pro.

Is CAAP overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, CAAP currently screens as Attractive, suggesting the stock may be reasonably priced relative to its fundamentals. Full valuation metrics are available to UQS Pro members.

How does CAAP compare to its competitors?

Unlike airline operators such as Copa Holdings or Alaska Air, CAAP earns revenue through airport concession rights rather than ticket sales or flight operations. This gives it a different risk and revenue profile, though its Moat rating is currently Weak relative to higher-quality infrastructure peers.

What is CAAP's market cap bracket?

CAAP is classified as a mid-cap stock. This places it in a range typically associated with established businesses that have room for further growth but carry more volatility than large-cap or mega-cap names.

Who founded Corporación América Airports?

The company traces its roots to the Eurnekian family's airport investment activities in Argentina. The current holding structure was incorporated in 2018. Full founding history is publicly available through the company's official disclosures.

Is CAAP a long-term quality stock?

As a long-term quality indicator, CAAP's Good UQS Score reflects reasonable fundamentals, an Attractive valuation, and stable risk profile. However, the Weak Moat rating is a consideration for investors focused on durable competitive advantages over multi-year horizons.

What sector does CAAP belong to?

CAAP is classified in the Industrials sector. More specifically, it operates within airport infrastructure and transportation services — a capital-intensive subsector driven by concession agreements and passenger traffic volumes.

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CAAP — Score History

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Score changes· 21 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 23, 202660.477.530.052.255.498.4+0.1
May 22, 202660.377.530.052.255.498.0-0.1
May 21, 202660.477.530.052.255.498.5-0.1
May 20, 202660.577.530.052.255.499.6+0.1
May 19, 202660.477.530.052.255.498.5-0.2
May 16, 202660.677.530.052.255.499.7+0.2
May 15, 202660.477.530.052.255.498.7-0.2
May 13, 202660.677.530.052.255.4100.00.0
May 11, 202660.677.530.052.255.499.7-1.3
May 10, 202661.983.030.052.255.499.6+5.4

CAAP — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

77.5/100 (25%)

Corporación América Airports S.A. demonstrates outstanding capital efficiency and profitability, placing it among the highest-quality businesses in the market.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Moderate

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityStrong

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityStrong

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityStrong

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsModerate

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationStrong

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

52.2/100 (20%)

Corporación América Airports S.A. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRModerate

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthWeak

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookModerate

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthStrong

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

55.4/100 (15%)

Corporación América Airports S.A. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Financial LeverageModerate

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityStrong

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioWeak

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

98.4/100 (15%)

Corporación América Airports S.A. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Earnings YieldStrong

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowStrong

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioStrong

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorStrong

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

30/100 (25%)

Corporación América Airports S.A. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CAAP.

Score Composition

Quality
77.5×25%19.4
Growth
52.2×20%10.4
Risk
55.4×15%8.3
Valuation
98.4×15%14.8
Moat
30.0×25%7.5
Total
60.4Good

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How is the CAAP UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Corporación América Airports S.A. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Corporación América Airports S.A.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Corporación América Airports S.A. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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