Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.04x as of March 2026, meaning its operating cash flow of $2.43 Billion could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($64.06 Billion) in one year. See how much free cash does Delta Air Lines Inc generate to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
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Delta Air Lines Inc Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1989–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Delta Air Lines Inc across 37 annual periods. Also explore Delta Air Lines Inc annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Delta Air Lines Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Delta Air Lines Inc. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Delta Air Lines Inc stock valuation.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.14x | $8.34 Billion | $60.43 Billion | ▲ +3.3% |
| 2024 | 0.13x | $8.03 Billion | $60.08 Billion | ▲ +29.2% |
| 2023 | 0.10x | $6.46 Billion | $62.54 Billion | ▲ +6.7% |
| 2022 | 0.10x | $6.36 Billion | $65.71 Billion | ▲ +103.5% |
| 2021 | 0.05x | $3.26 Billion | $68.57 Billion | ▲ +188.4% |
| 2020 | -0.05x | $-3.79 Billion | $70.46 Billion | ▼ -131.4% |
| 2019 | 0.17x | $8.44 Billion | $49.17 Billion | ▲ +13.9% |
| 2018 | 0.15x | $7.01 Billion | $46.58 Billion | ▲ +20.3% |
| 2017 | 0.13x | $5.15 Billion | $41.14 Billion | ▼ -32.3% |
| 2016 | 0.18x | $7.21 Billion | $38.97 Billion | ▼ -1.4% |
| 2015 | 0.19x | $7.93 Billion | $42.28 Billion | ▲ +71.3% |
| 2014 | 0.11x | $4.95 Billion | $45.19 Billion | ▼ -1.3% |
| 2013 | 0.11x | $4.50 Billion | $40.61 Billion | ▲ +109.1% |
| 2012 | 0.05x | $2.48 Billion | $46.68 Billion | ▼ -16.0% |
| 2011 | 0.06x | $2.83 Billion | $44.90 Billion | ▼ -5.7% |
| 2010 | 0.07x | $2.83 Billion | $42.29 Billion | ▲ +111.5% |
| 2009 | 0.03x | $1.38 Billion | $43.54 Billion | ▲ +182.0% |
| 2008 | -0.04x | $-1.71 Billion | $44.21 Billion | ▼ -162.8% |
| 2007 | 0.06x | $1.37 Billion | $22.31 Billion | ▲ +105.6% |
| 2006 | 0.03x | $993.00 Million | $33.22 Billion | ▲ +411.4% |
| 2005 | 0.01x | $175.00 Million | $29.93 Billion | ▲ +114.4% |
| 2004 | -0.04x | $-1.12 Billion | $27.60 Billion | ▼ -338.9% |
| 2003 | 0.02x | $453.00 Million | $26.60 Billion | ▲ +42.4% |
| 2002 | 0.01x | $285.00 Million | $23.83 Billion | ▲ +0.5% |
| 2001 | 0.01x | $236.00 Million | $19.84 Billion | ▼ -93.4% |
| 2000 | 0.18x | $2.90 Billion | $16.13 Billion | ▼ -25.8% |
| 1999 | 0.24x | $2.93 Billion | $12.10 Billion | ▲ +2.2% |
| 1998 | 0.24x | $2.92 Billion | $12.30 Billion | ▲ +23.0% |
| 1997 | 0.19x | $2.04 Billion | $10.58 Billion | ▲ +32.7% |
| 1996 | 0.15x | $1.39 Billion | $9.58 Billion | ▲ +24.5% |
| 1995 | 0.12x | $1.11 Billion | $9.55 Billion | ▼ -10.2% |
| 1994 | 0.13x | $1.32 Billion | $10.20 Billion | ▲ +2.3% |
| 1993 | 0.13x | $1.32 Billion | $10.43 Billion | ▲ +93.7% |
| 1992 | 0.07x | $676.90 Million | $10.33 Billion | ▲ +333.0% |
| 1991 | 0.02x | $149.50 Million | $9.88 Billion | ▼ -61.7% |
| 1990 | 0.04x | $323.80 Million | $8.20 Billion | ▼ -71.0% |
| 1989 | 0.14x | $803.80 Million | $5.90 Billion | — |