United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -52.8% as of March 2026. Working capital of $-8.39 Billion (current assets of $19.39 Billion minus current liabilities of $27.78 Billion) is measured against net assets of $15.88 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See United Airlines Holdings Inc balance sheet independence to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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United Airlines Holdings Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1983–2025)
This chart shows how United Airlines Holdings Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 43 annual periods from 1983 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -52.8%, reflecting working capital of $-8.39 Billion against net assets of $15.88 Billion USD. Check how tangible is United Airlines Holdings Inc's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for United Airlines Holdings Inc (1983–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for United Airlines Holdings Inc from 1983 to 2025, covering 43 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) market capitalisation.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -60.7% | $-9.28 Billion | $15.28 Billion | $16.86 Billion | $26.13 Billion | ▼ -25.7 pp |
| 2024 | -35.0% | $-4.43 Billion | $12.68 Billion | $18.88 Billion | $23.31 Billion | ▲ +4.9 pp |
| 2023 | -39.9% | $-3.72 Billion | $9.32 Billion | $18.49 Billion | $22.20 Billion | ▼ -40.8 pp |
| 2022 | 1.0% | $66.00 Million | $6.90 Billion | $20.06 Billion | $19.99 Billion | ▼ -69.2 pp |
| 2021 | 70.2% | $3.53 Billion | $5.03 Billion | $21.83 Billion | $18.30 Billion | ▲ +35.4 pp |
| 2020 | 34.8% | $2.08 Billion | $5.96 Billion | $14.80 Billion | $12.72 Billion | ▲ +93.3 pp |
| 2019 | -58.5% | $-6.74 Billion | $11.53 Billion | $8.19 Billion | $14.94 Billion | ▲ +8.7 pp |
| 2018 | -67.2% | $-6.75 Billion | $10.04 Billion | $7.09 Billion | $13.84 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2017 | -64.5% | $-5.63 Billion | $8.73 Billion | $7.13 Billion | $12.76 Billion | ▼ -7.0 pp |
| 2016 | -57.5% | $-4.98 Billion | $8.66 Billion | $7.31 Billion | $12.29 Billion | ▼ -6.3 pp |
| 2015 | -51.1% | $-4.59 Billion | $8.97 Billion | $7.83 Billion | $12.41 Billion | ▲ +155.9 pp |
| 2014 | -207.1% | $-4.96 Billion | $2.40 Billion | $7.55 Billion | $12.51 Billion | ▼ -92.9 pp |
| 2013 | -114.1% | $-3.40 Billion | $2.98 Billion | $8.70 Billion | $12.11 Billion | ▲ +461.6 pp |
| 2012 | -575.7% | $-2.77 Billion | $481.00 Million | $10.05 Billion | $12.82 Billion | ▼ -553.7 pp |
| 2011 | -22.0% | $-397.00 Million | $1.81 Billion | $11.00 Billion | $11.39 Billion | ▲ +12.8 pp |
| 2010 | -34.7% | $-600.00 Million | $1.73 Billion | $12.04 Billion | $12.64 Billion | ▼ -83.4 pp |
| 2009 | 48.7% | $-1.37 Billion | $-2.81 Billion | $5.11 Billion | $6.47 Billion | ▼ -55.4 pp |
| 2008 | 104.1% | $-2.42 Billion | $-2.33 Billion | $4.86 Billion | $7.28 Billion | ▲ +182.0 pp |
| 2007 | -77.9% | $-1.88 Billion | $2.42 Billion | $6.09 Billion | $7.98 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2006 | -77.8% | $-1.67 Billion | $2.15 Billion | $6.27 Billion | $7.95 Billion | ▼ -81.7 pp |
| 2005 | 3.8% | $-975.00 Million | $-25.56 Billion | $4.26 Billion | $5.23 Billion | ▼ -29.3 pp |
| 2004 | 33.2% | $-2.55 Billion | $-7.68 Billion | $3.91 Billion | $6.46 Billion | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 2003 | 35.3% | $-2.09 Billion | $-5.92 Billion | $4.02 Billion | $6.11 Billion | ▲ +10.6 pp |
| 2002 | 24.6% | $-612.00 Million | $-2.48 Billion | $3.38 Billion | $3.99 Billion | ▲ +122.9 pp |
| 2001 | -98.3% | $-2.98 Billion | $3.03 Billion | $5.09 Billion | $8.07 Billion | ▼ -59.7 pp |
| 2000 | -38.6% | $-2.00 Billion | $5.19 Billion | $4.78 Billion | $6.78 Billion | ▲ +9.5 pp |
| 1999 | -48.1% | $-2.48 Billion | $5.15 Billion | $2.94 Billion | $5.41 Billion | ▲ +36.1 pp |
| 1998 | -84.1% | $-2.76 Billion | $3.28 Billion | $2.91 Billion | $5.67 Billion | ▲ +14.3 pp |
| 1997 | -98.4% | $-2.30 Billion | $2.34 Billion | $2.95 Billion | $5.25 Billion | ▲ +127.8 pp |
| 1996 | -226.2% | $-2.32 Billion | $1.03 Billion | $2.68 Billion | $5.00 Billion | ▼ -998.4 pp |
| 1995 | 772.2% | $-1.39 Billion | $-180.00 Million | $3.04 Billion | $4.43 Billion | ▲ +130.3 pp |
| 1994 | 641.9% | $-1.71 Billion | $-267.00 Million | $3.19 Billion | $4.91 Billion | ▲ +737.5 pp |
| 1993 | -95.6% | $-1.18 Billion | $1.24 Billion | $3.71 Billion | $4.90 Billion | ▲ +123.6 pp |
| 1992 | -219.1% | $-1.55 Billion | $706.00 Million | $3.30 Billion | $4.84 Billion | ▼ -143.9 pp |
| 1991 | -75.2% | $-1.20 Billion | $1.60 Billion | $2.88 Billion | $4.08 Billion | ▼ -8.4 pp |
| 1990 | -66.8% | $-1.12 Billion | $1.67 Billion | $2.64 Billion | $3.76 Billion | ▼ -35.8 pp |
| 1989 | -31.1% | $-486.00 Million | $1.56 Billion | $2.74 Billion | $3.22 Billion | ▲ +27.6 pp |
| 1988 | -58.6% | $-719.00 Million | $1.23 Billion | $2.15 Billion | $2.87 Billion | ▼ -62.1 pp |
| 1987 | 3.4% | $100.00 Million | $2.92 Billion | $3.48 Billion | $3.38 Billion | ▲ +63.4 pp |
| 1986 | -60.0% | $-1.38 Billion | $2.29 Billion | $1.20 Billion | $2.58 Billion | ▼ -67.4 pp |
| 1985 | 7.4% | $116.00 Million | $1.56 Billion | $3.09 Billion | $2.97 Billion | ▲ +39.5 pp |
| 1984 | -32.0% | $-526.00 Million | $1.64 Billion | $1.43 Billion | $1.95 Billion | ▲ +16.7 pp |
| 1983 | -48.7% | $-680.00 Million | $1.40 Billion | $1.25 Billion | $1.93 Billion | — |