Southwest Airlines Company - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of March 2026: 1.53%

Southwest Airlines Company (LUV) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 1.53% as of March 2026. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Check Southwest Airlines Company strategic capital allocation to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

Liquid Assets

$450.00 Million

Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$29.36 Billion

All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low

Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2005–2025)

This chart shows how Southwest Airlines Company's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See LUV equity financing ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Southwest Airlines Company's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see LUV market cap overview.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component	Amount	% of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents	$0.00	0%
Short-term Investments	$450.00 Million	1.53%
Total Liquid Assets	$450.00 Million	1.53%

Asset Resilience Insights

Limited Liquidity: Southwest Airlines Company maintains only 1.53% of assets in liquid form.
This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.

Southwest Airlines Company Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Southwest Airlines Company's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company	Industry	Asset Resilience Ratio
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A SHG:600029	Airlines	0.78%
CATHAY PAC.AIRW.HD-20ADR5 F:CTYA	Airlines	2.16%
Air China Limited F:AD2	Airlines	0.04%
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA OL:NAS	Airlines	31.21%
Tigerair Taiwan Co. Ltd. TW:6757	Airlines	0.00%
Qantas Airways Ltd AU:QAN	Airlines	4.24%
Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd AU:VGN	Airlines	13.51%
Air New Zealand Ltd AU:AIZ	Airlines	15.40%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Southwest Airlines Company (2005–2025)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Southwest Airlines Company.

Year	Asset Resilience Ratio (%)	Liquid Assets	Total Assets	Change
2025-12-31	11.12%	$3.23 Billion	$29.06 Billion	-14.73pp
2024-12-31	25.85%	$8.72 Billion	$33.75 Billion	-5.59pp
2023-12-31	31.45%	$11.47 Billion	$36.49 Billion	-3.31pp
2022-12-31	34.75%	$12.29 Billion	$35.37 Billion	-7.93pp
2021-12-31	42.69%	$15.50 Billion	$36.32 Billion	+4.14pp
2020-12-31	38.55%	$13.33 Billion	$34.59 Billion	+22.83pp
2019-12-31	15.73%	$4.07 Billion	$25.89 Billion	+1.67pp
2018-12-31	14.06%	$3.69 Billion	$26.24 Billion	+1.02pp
2017-12-31	13.03%	$3.27 Billion	$25.11 Billion	-1.16pp
2016-12-31	14.19%	$3.31 Billion	$23.29 Billion	+7.30pp
2015-12-31	6.89%	$1.47 Billion	$21.31 Billion	-1.76pp
2014-12-31	8.65%	$1.71 Billion	$19.72 Billion	-0.64pp
2013-12-31	9.29%	$1.80 Billion	$19.34 Billion	-0.70pp
2012-12-31	9.99%	$1.86 Billion	$18.60 Billion	-2.83pp
2011-12-31	12.81%	$2.31 Billion	$18.07 Billion	-1.91pp
2010-12-31	14.73%	$2.28 Billion	$15.46 Billion	+4.36pp
2009-12-31	10.37%	$1.48 Billion	$14.27 Billion	+7.27pp
2008-12-31	3.09%	$435.00 Million	$14.07 Billion	-0.28pp
2007-12-31	3.37%	$566.00 Million	$16.77 Billion	+0.63pp
2006-12-31	2.74%	$369.00 Million	$13.46 Billion	+0.95pp
2005-12-31	1.79%	$251.00 Million	$14.00 Billion	--

pp = percentage points

About Southwest Airlines Company

NYSE:LUV USA Airlines

Market Cap

$23.18 Billion

Market Cap Rank

#1293 Global

#528 in USA

Share Price

$47.43

Change (1 day)

+2.93%

52-Week Range

$29.06 - $54.80

All Time High

$61.59