Southwest Airlines Co.
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
Southwest Airlines Co. carries a market capitalization of 20.69B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 22.56B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 20.69B |
| Enterprise Value | 22.56B |
Share Statistics
Southwest Airlines Co. currently has 515.58M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 515.58M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Southwest Airlines Co. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.85. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.67, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.12.
| PE Ratio | 23.85 |
| PS Ratio | 0.67 |
| PB Ratio | 1.12 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 3.47 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 8.18 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 8.12 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Southwest Airlines Co. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.87 and an EV/FCF ratio of 9.04. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.78 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 22.99 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 0.78 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.87 |
| EV / EBIT | 22.99 |
| EV / FCF | 9.04 |
Financial Position
Southwest Airlines Co. maintains a current ratio of 0.48, meaning it holds 0.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 93.03, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 21.02 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 0.48 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
| Debt / Equity | 93.03 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.51 |
| Interest Coverage | 21.02 |
Financial Efficiency
Southwest Airlines Co. posts a return on equity of 4.75 and a return on invested capital of 4.86.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 4.75 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.61 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 4.86 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 3.74 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 29.02 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Southwest Airlines Co. has paid 224.00M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 21.52.
| Income Tax | 224.00M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 21.52 |
Stock Price Statistics
Southwest Airlines Co.'s stock has gained approximately 29.8773% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 39.83, while the 200-day moving average is 38.68.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | 29.8773% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 39.83 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 38.68 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Southwest Airlines Co. generated 28.88B in revenue and converted that into 817.00M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.56. EBITDA reached 2.54B, while operating income came in at 981.00M.
| Revenue | 28.88B |
| Gross Profit | 5.40B |
| Operating Income | 981.00M |
| Pretax Income | 1.04B |
| Net Income | 817.00M |
| EBITDA | 2.54B |
| EBIT | 981.00M |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 1.56 |
Balance Sheet
Southwest Airlines Co. holds 3.33B in cash and equivalents against 6.40B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 2.06B. Total book value stands at 17.41B, with working capital of -6.51B providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3.33B |
| Total Debt | 6.40B |
| Net Debt | 2.06B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 17.41B |
| Book Value Per Share | 33.57 |
| Working Capital | -6.51B |
Cash Flow
Southwest Airlines Co. produced 2.40B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months.
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.40B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | 2.40B |
| FCF Per Share | 4.63 |
Margins
Southwest Airlines Co. operates with a gross margin of 18.68, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 3.40 and net profit margin of 2.83 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 18.68 |
| Operating Margin | 3.40 |
| Pretax Margin | 3.60 |
| Profit Margin | 2.83 |
| EBITDA Margin | 8.81 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 47.12 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 0.74 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 47.12 |
| Shareholder Yield | 24.17 |
| FCF Yield | 12.23 |
Stock Splits
Southwest Airlines Co.'s most recent stock split took place on February 16, 2001 with a 2:3 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 2/16/2001 |
| Split Ratio | 2:3 |
Scores
Southwest Airlines Co. posts an Altman Z-Score of 2.21, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 2.21 |