BA – Base Case CDS 76bps, Base Case iCDS 15bps, Negative Case iCDS 25bps, 2029 3.200% Bond YTW of 5.340%, iYTW of 4.310%, Baa2 Rating from Moody’s, IG4 (equivalent to Baa2) Rating from Valens, Low Refinancing Need
February 26, 2024
- Cash bond markets are overstating BA’s credit risk with a YTW of 5.340% relative to an Intrinsic YTW of 4.310%, while CDS markets are slightly overstating risk with a CDS of 76bps relative to an Intrinsic CDS of 15bps.
- Incentives Dictate Behavior™ analysis highlights mostly positive signals for credit holders. Management’s compensation framework should drive them to focus on all three value drivers: margin expansion, asset efficiency, and top-line growth, which should lead to Uniform ROA expansion and increased cash flows available for servicing obligations. Additionally, management has no change-in-control compensation, indicating it is unlikely to be a target for a buyout or acquisition, reducing event risk for creditors.
