Debt to Equity
since 2019
Calculation
Uber Technologies Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Long-term debt, net of current portion1 | ÷ | Total Uber Technologies, Inc. stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.39 | = | 8,347) | ÷ | 21,558) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.84 | = | 9,459) | ÷ | 11,249) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.26 | = | 9,265) | ÷ | 7,340) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.64 | = | 9,276) | ÷ | 14,458) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.62 | = | 7,560) | ÷ | 12,266) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.40 | = | 5,707) | ÷ | 14,190) |
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).
1 US$ in millions
- Long-term debt, net of current portion
- The long-term debt increased steadily from 5,707 million USD at the end of 2019 to a peak of 9,459 million USD in 2023. However, in 2024, there was a noticeable decline to 8,347 million USD, indicating some reduction in long-term liabilities after several years of growth.
- Total stockholders’ equity
- Stockholders' equity showed a fluctuating pattern, initially decreasing from 14,190 million USD at the end of 2019 to 7,340 million USD in 2022. This was followed by a recovery period, with equity rising significantly to 21,558 million USD in 2024, the highest value in the observed period.
- Debt to equity ratio
- The debt to equity ratio followed a similar fluctuation pattern. Starting at 0.40 in 2019, it increased steadily to a high of 1.26 in 2022, reflecting increased leverage. Subsequently, the ratio decreased sharply to 0.39 in 2024, corresponding with the rise in equity and reduction in debt, suggesting an improvement in the company's capital structure and financial leverage position.
Comparison to Competitors
Uber Technologies Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Uber Technologies Inc. | FedEx Corp. | Union Pacific Corp. | United Airlines Holdings Inc. | United Parcel Service Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.39 | 0.73 | 1.85 | 2.26 | 1.27 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 2.20 | 3.40 | 1.29 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.26 | 0.81 | 2.74 | 4.68 | 0.99 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.64 | 0.86 | 2.10 | 7.03 | 1.54 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.62 | 1.20 | 1.58 | 4.75 | 37.53 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.40 | 0.99 | 1.39 | 1.29 | 7.73 |
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).
Comparison to Sector (Transportation)
Uber Technologies Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (transportation)
| Uber Technologies Inc. | Transportation | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.39 | 1.15 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.84 | 1.48 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.26 | 1.61 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.64 | 1.63 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.62 | 2.02 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.40 | 1.36 |
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).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Uber Technologies Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Uber Technologies Inc. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.39 | 1.38 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.84 | 1.52 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.26 | 1.42 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.64 | 1.37 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.62 | 1.82 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.40 | 1.82 |
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).