Debt to Equity
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- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Enterprise Value (EV)
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
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Calculation
United Airlines Holdings Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
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- Long-term Debt and Financial Liabilities
- There is notable variability in the levels of long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities over the observed period. Starting from a relatively low base of approximately $1.4 billion in 2005, the figure surged sharply to over $10.6 billion in 2006. After fluctuating moderately between 2007 and 2015, the liability increased again from around $14.7 billion in 2018 to a peak of $35.4 billion in 2021. Subsequently, the debt level trended downward through 2024, declining to approximately $28.7 billion. These fluctuations indicate periods of significant borrowing or refinancing activity, possibly in response to operational or market challenges.
- Stockholders' Equity
- The stockholders’ equity shows considerable volatility, with negative equity reported in several early and mid-period years, including a deep deficit near $25.6 billion in 2005 and continued negative values through 2009. From 2010 onwards, equity mostly remains positive but fluctuates, rising sharply to nearly $11.5 billion in 2019 before a decline in 2020 to about $6 billion, potentially reflecting impacts of extraordinary events. After this dip, equity shows gradual recovery, increasing to over $12.6 billion by 2024. The wide swings and periods of negative equity suggest varying levels of retained earnings, asset valuations, or capital structure changes.
- Debt to Equity Ratio
- The debt to equity ratio indicates substantial leverage changes over time. No ratio is reported for 2005, but starting in 2006, the ratio was elevated at 4.93, then declined somewhat before rising sharply to a peak of 27.37 in 2011. Subsequently, the ratio decreases markedly, reaching a low of around 1.29 in 2019. A reversal occurs post-2019, with the ratio climbing to over 7 in 2021 before declining again to 2.26 by 2024. These shifts reflect dynamic leverage management, with periods of extreme leverage interspersed with efforts to reduce debt relative to equity.
- Overall Summary
- The company’s financial structure over the period is characterized by significant fluctuations in both liabilities and equity. Substantial increases in long-term debt correspond with periods of decreased equity and heightened leverage, suggesting reliance on debt financing during certain intervals. The patterns suggest strategic borrowing and capital adjustments in response to operational needs or external economic conditions. The recovery in equity and reduction in debt to equity ratio towards the end of the period may signal improved financial stability and deleveraging efforts.
Comparison to Competitors
United Airlines Holdings Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Transportation)
United Airlines Holdings Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (transportation)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
United Airlines Holdings Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).