Southwest Airlines Stock Working Capital

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USD 29.38 0.32 1.10%

Southwest Airlines fundamentals help investors to digest information that contributes to Southwest Airlines' financial success or failures. It also enables traders to predict the movement of Southwest Stock. The fundamental analysis module provides a way to measure Southwest Airlines' intrinsic value by examining its available economic and financial indicators, including the cash flow records, the balance sheet account changes, the income statement patterns, and various microeconomic indicators and financial ratios related to Southwest Airlines stock.

	Last Reported	Projected for Next Year
Net Working Capital	1.7 B	2.3 B
Change In Working Capital	1.2 B	1.3 B
Working Capital	0.00	0.00

Net Working Capital is likely to climb to about 2.3 B in 2024. Change In Working Capital is likely to climb to about 1.3 B in 2024.

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Southwest Airlines Company Working Capital Analysis

Southwest Airlines' Working Capital is a measure of company efficiency and operating liquidity. The working capital is usually calculated by subtracting Current Liabilities from Current Assets. It is an important indicator of the firm ability to continue its normal operations without additional debt obligations. .

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Current Southwest Airlines Working Capital

1.7 B

Most of Southwest Airlines' fundamental indicators, such as Working Capital, are part of a valuation analysis module that helps investors searching for stocks that are currently trading at higher or lower prices than their real value. If the real value is higher than the market price, Southwest Airlines is considered to be undervalued, and we provide a buy recommendation. Otherwise, we render a sell signal.

Southwest Working Capital Driver Correlations

Understanding the fundamental principles of building solid financial models for Southwest Airlines is extremely important. It helps to project a fair market value of Southwest Stock properly, considering its historical fundamentals such as Working Capital. Since Southwest Airlines' main accounts across its financial reports are all linked and dependent on each other, it is essential to analyze all possible correlations between related accounts. However, instead of reviewing all of Southwest Airlines' historical financial statements, investors can examine the correlated drivers to determine its overall health. This can be effectively done using a conventional correlation matrix of Southwest Airlines' interrelated accounts and indicators.

	Total Assets	Total Stockholder Equity	Net Debt	Retained Earnings	Net Receivables	Total Liab	Total Current Assets	Short Term Debt	Intangible Assets	Accounts Payable	Current Deferred Revenue	Common Stock	Long Term Debt	Treasury Stock	Property Plant Equipment	Short Term Investments	Net Tangible Assets	Good Will	Long Term Debt Total	Capital Surpluse	Deferred Long Term Liab	Accumulated Depreciation	Long Term Investments	Short Long Term Debt	Cash And Equivalents	Net Invested Capital	Net Working Capital	Capital Stock
Total Assets		0.72	-0.46	0.89	0.92	0.99	0.9	0.18	0.06	0.19	0.94	0.77	0.85	-0.86	0.74	0.77	0.77	0.69	0.76	0.83	-0.23	-0.92	0.69	-0.23	0.76	0.73	0.69	0.72
Total Stockholder Equity	0.72		0.0	0.77	0.62	0.64	0.49	0.45	0.2	0.64	0.61	0.86	0.42	-0.67	0.93	0.74	0.64	0.81	0.26	0.32	0.03	-0.72	0.7	0.19	0.42	0.28	0.32	0.26
Net Debt	-0.46	0.0		-0.38	-0.6	-0.54	-0.68	0.33	0.54	0.31	-0.63	0.05	-0.63	0.56	-0.12	-0.18	-0.53	0.2	-0.74	-0.78	0.33	0.51	-0.38	0.41	-0.73	-0.74	-0.64	-0.73
Retained Earnings	0.89	0.77	-0.38		0.89	0.84	0.7	0.36	0.0	0.29	0.88	0.64	0.61	-0.95	0.82	0.55	0.77	0.59	0.54	0.64	-0.07	-0.94	0.84	0.1	0.57	0.46	0.46	0.53
Net Receivables	0.92	0.62	-0.6	0.89		0.93	0.91	0.28	-0.1	0.1	0.9	0.58	0.84	-0.93	0.61	0.64	0.79	0.48	0.79	0.86	-0.24	-0.93	0.74	-0.11	0.83	0.76	0.75	0.72
Total Liab	0.99	0.64	-0.54	0.84	0.93		0.94	0.11	0.02	0.1	0.92	0.72	0.9	-0.86	0.67	0.76	0.78	0.62	0.84	0.89	-0.29	-0.91	0.66	-0.3	0.83	0.81	0.76	0.78
Total Current Assets	0.9	0.49	-0.68	0.7	0.91	0.94		0.0	-0.07	0.01	0.84	0.54	0.98	-0.81	0.47	0.76	0.76	0.4	0.95	0.96	-0.36	-0.82	0.6	-0.41	0.95	0.94	0.91	0.8
Short Term Debt	0.18	0.45	0.33	0.36	0.28	0.11	0.0		0.3	0.51	0.09	0.36	-0.1	-0.27	0.28	0.22	-0.01	0.42	-0.23	-0.18	0.16	-0.28	0.19	0.75	-0.08	-0.22	-0.07	-0.29
Intangible Assets	0.06	0.2	0.54	0.0	-0.1	0.02	-0.07	0.3		0.17	-0.06	0.32	-0.04	0.13	0.14	0.32	-0.11	0.38	-0.13	-0.14	-0.03	0.09	-0.08	0.08	-0.15	-0.13	-0.14	-0.11
Accounts Payable	0.19	0.64	0.31	0.29	0.1	0.1	0.01	0.51	0.17		0.09	0.45	-0.07	-0.2	0.44	0.47	0.05	0.49	-0.27	-0.23	0.23	-0.29	0.18	0.42	-0.08	-0.16	-0.01	-0.43
Current Deferred Revenue	0.94	0.61	-0.63	0.88	0.9	0.92	0.84	0.09	-0.06	0.09		0.63	0.75	-0.85	0.71	0.62	0.76	0.55	0.72	0.83	-0.2	-0.87	0.68	-0.25	0.71	0.67	0.56	0.79
Common Stock	0.77	0.86	0.05	0.64	0.58	0.72	0.54	0.36	0.32	0.45	0.63		0.49	-0.5	0.81	0.8	0.52	0.98	0.32	0.39	-0.06	-0.62	0.44	-0.04	0.42	0.34	0.32	0.39
Long Term Debt	0.85	0.42	-0.63	0.61	0.84	0.9	0.98	-0.1	-0.04	-0.07	0.75	0.49		-0.74	0.4	0.73	0.73	0.35	0.97	0.95	-0.42	-0.76	0.55	-0.47	0.95	0.97	0.94	0.79
Treasury Stock	-0.86	-0.67	0.56	-0.95	-0.93	-0.86	-0.81	-0.27	0.13	-0.2	-0.85	-0.5	-0.74		-0.7	-0.54	-0.85	-0.39	-0.69	-0.76	0.16	0.95	-0.87	-0.01	-0.74	-0.63	-0.65	-0.61
Property Plant Equipment	0.74	0.93	-0.12	0.82	0.61	0.67	0.47	0.28	0.14	0.44	0.71	0.81	0.4	-0.7		0.58	0.71	0.77	0.28	0.38	-0.02	-0.74	0.75	0.12	0.39	0.26	0.22	0.41
Short Term Investments	0.77	0.74	-0.18	0.55	0.64	0.76	0.76	0.22	0.32	0.47	0.62	0.8	0.73	-0.54	0.58		0.53	0.72	0.59	0.58	-0.13	-0.61	0.44	-0.24	0.67	0.66	0.67	0.43
Net Tangible Assets	0.77	0.64	-0.53	0.77	0.79	0.78	0.76	-0.01	-0.11	0.05	0.76	0.52	0.73	-0.85	0.71	0.53		0.37	0.71	0.77	-0.2	-0.78	0.83	-0.31	0.79	0.64	0.61	0.76
Good Will	0.69	0.81	0.2	0.59	0.48	0.62	0.4	0.42	0.38	0.49	0.55	0.98	0.35	-0.39	0.77	0.72	0.37		0.17	0.25	0.03	-0.54	0.34	0.05	0.24	0.18	0.16	0.25
Long Term Debt Total	0.76	0.26	-0.74	0.54	0.79	0.84	0.95	-0.23	-0.13	-0.27	0.72	0.32	0.97	-0.69	0.28	0.59	0.71	0.17		0.97	-0.46	-0.68	0.51	-0.55	0.95	0.97	0.92	0.86
Capital Surpluse	0.83	0.32	-0.78	0.64	0.86	0.89	0.96	-0.18	-0.14	-0.23	0.83	0.39	0.95	-0.76	0.38	0.58	0.77	0.25	0.97		-0.42	-0.75	0.56	-0.54	0.93	0.93	0.85	0.91
Deferred Long Term Liab	-0.23	0.03	0.33	-0.07	-0.24	-0.29	-0.36	0.16	-0.03	0.23	-0.2	-0.06	-0.42	0.16	-0.02	-0.13	-0.2	0.03	-0.46	-0.42		0.24	0.13	0.19	-0.42	-0.48	-0.44	-0.38
Accumulated Depreciation	-0.92	-0.72	0.51	-0.94	-0.93	-0.91	-0.82	-0.28	0.09	-0.29	-0.87	-0.62	-0.76	0.95	-0.74	-0.61	-0.78	-0.54	-0.68	-0.75	0.24		-0.78	-0.01	-0.72	-0.65	-0.67	-0.57
Long Term Investments	0.69	0.7	-0.38	0.84	0.74	0.66	0.6	0.19	-0.08	0.18	0.68	0.44	0.55	-0.87	0.75	0.44	0.83	0.34	0.51	0.56	0.13	-0.78		0.04	0.58	0.45	0.46	0.5
Short Long Term Debt	-0.23	0.19	0.41	0.1	-0.11	-0.3	-0.41	0.75	0.08	0.42	-0.25	-0.04	-0.47	-0.01	0.12	-0.24	-0.31	0.05	-0.55	-0.54	0.19	-0.01	0.04		-0.42	-0.54	-0.38	-0.6
Cash And Equivalents	0.76	0.42	-0.73	0.57	0.83	0.83	0.95	-0.08	-0.15	-0.08	0.71	0.42	0.95	-0.74	0.39	0.67	0.79	0.24	0.95	0.93	-0.42	-0.72	0.58	-0.42		0.95	0.94	0.81
Net Invested Capital	0.73	0.28	-0.74	0.46	0.76	0.81	0.94	-0.22	-0.13	-0.16	0.67	0.34	0.97	-0.63	0.26	0.66	0.64	0.18	0.97	0.93	-0.48	-0.65	0.45	-0.54	0.95		0.96	0.79
Net Working Capital	0.69	0.32	-0.64	0.46	0.75	0.76	0.91	-0.07	-0.14	-0.01	0.56	0.32	0.94	-0.65	0.22	0.67	0.61	0.16	0.92	0.85	-0.44	-0.67	0.46	-0.38	0.94	0.96		0.62
Capital Stock	0.72	0.26	-0.73	0.53	0.72	0.78	0.8	-0.29	-0.11	-0.43	0.79	0.39	0.79	-0.61	0.41	0.43	0.76	0.25	0.86	0.91	-0.38	-0.57	0.5	-0.6	0.81	0.79	0.62

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Working Capital can be positive or negative, depending on how much of current debt the company is carrying on its balance sheet. In general terms, companies that have a lot of working capital will experience more growth in the near future since they can expand and improve their operations using existing resources. On the other hand, companies with small or negative working capital may lack the funds necessary for growth or future operation. Working Capital also shows if the company has sufficient liquid resources to satisfy short-term liabilities and operational expenses.

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Southwest Capital Surpluse

Capital Surpluse

4.87 Billion

At this time, Southwest Airlines' Capital Surpluse is fairly stable compared to the past year.

Based on the company's disclosures, Southwest Airlines has a Working Capital of 1.7 B. This is much higher than that of the Passenger Airlines sector and 165.27% lower than that of the Industrials industry. The working capital for all United States stocks is 14.94% lower than that of the firm.

Southwest Working Capital Peer Comparison

Stock peer comparison is one of the most widely used and accepted methods of equity analyses. It analyses Southwest Airlines' direct or indirect competition against its Working Capital to detect undervalued stocks with similar characteristics or determine the stocks which would be a good addition to a portfolio. Peer analysis of Southwest Airlines could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Southwest Airlines by comparing valuation metrics of similar companies.

Southwest Airlines is currently under evaluation in working capital category among related companies.

Southwest Airlines ESG Sustainability

Some studies have found that companies with high sustainability scores are getting higher valuations than competitors with lower social-engagement activities. While most ESG disclosures are voluntary and do not directly affect the long term financial condition, Southwest Airlines' sustainability indicators can be used to identify proper investment strategies using environmental, social, and governance scores that are crucial to Southwest Airlines' managers, analysts, and investors.

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Southwest Fundamentals

	Return On Equity	0.0439
	Return On Asset	0.0153
	Profit Margin	0.02 %
	Operating Margin	0.04 %
	Current Valuation	15.07 B
	Shares Outstanding	598.25 M
	Shares Owned By Insiders	0.33 %
	Shares Owned By Institutions	81.54 %
	Number Of Shares Shorted	16.1 M
	Price To Earning	29.96 X
	Price To Book	1.57 X
	Price To Sales	0.63 X
	Revenue	26.09 B
	Gross Profit	5.98 B
	EBITDA	2.33 B
	Net Income	465 M
	Cash And Equivalents	9.49 B
	Cash Per Share	23.03 X
	Total Debt	9.2 B
	Debt To Equity	0.93 %
	Current Ratio	1.58 X
	Book Value Per Share	17.63 X
	Cash Flow From Operations	3.16 B
	Short Ratio	1.82 X
	Earnings Per Share	0.76 X
	Price To Earnings To Growth	0.56 X
	Target Price	30.5
	Number Of Employees	74.81 K
	Beta	1.14
	Market Capitalization	17.58 B
	Total Asset	36.49 B
	Retained Earnings	16.3 B
	Working Capital	1.7 B
	Current Asset	2.23 B
	Current Liabilities	1.43 B
	Annual Yield	0.02 %
	Five Year Return	1.03 %
	Net Asset	36.49 B
	Last Dividend Paid	0.72

About Southwest Airlines Fundamental Analysis

The Macroaxis Fundamental Analysis modules help investors analyze Southwest Airlines's financials across various querterly and yearly statements, indicators and fundamental ratios. We help investors to determine the real value of Southwest Airlines using virtually all public information available. We use both quantitative as well as qualitative analysis to arrive at the intrinsic value of Southwest Airlines based on its fundamental data. In general, a quantitative approach, as applied to this company, focuses on analyzing financial statements comparatively, whereas a qaualitative method uses data that is important to a company's growth but cannot be measured and presented in a numerical way.

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Southwest Airlines Investors Sentiment

The influence of Southwest Airlines' investor sentiment on the probability of its price appreciation or decline could be a good factor in your decision-making process regarding taking a position in Southwest. The overall investor sentiment generally increases the direction of a stock movement in a one-year investment horizon. However, the impact of investor sentiment on the entire stock market does not have solid backing from leading economists and market statisticians.

Investor biases related to Southwest Airlines' public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Southwest. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Southwest can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Southwest Airlines. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.

Southwest Airlines' market sentiment shows the aggregated news analyzed to detect positive and negative mentions from the text and comments. The data is normalized to provide daily scores for Southwest Airlines' and other traded tickers. The bigger the bubble, the more accurate is the estimated score. Higher bars for a given day show more participation in the average Southwest Airlines' news discussions. The higher the estimated score, the more favorable is the investor's outlook on Southwest Airlines.

Southwest Airlines Implied Volatility

64.76

Southwest Airlines' implied volatility exposes the market's sentiment of Southwest Airlines stock's possible movements over time. However, it does not forecast the overall direction of its price. In a nutshell, if Southwest Airlines' implied volatility is high, the market thinks the stock has potential for high price swings in either direction. On the other hand, the low implied volatility suggests that Southwest Airlines stock will not fluctuate a lot when Southwest Airlines' options are near their expiration.

Some investors attempt to determine whether the market's mood is bullish or bearish by monitoring changes in market sentiment. Unlike more traditional methods such as technical analysis, investor sentiment usually refers to the aggregate attitude towards Southwest Airlines in the overall investment community. So, suppose investors can accurately measure the market's sentiment. In that case, they can use it for their benefit. For example, some tools to gauge market sentiment could be utilized using contrarian indexes, Southwest Airlines' short interest history, or implied volatility extrapolated from Southwest Airlines options trading.

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When determining whether Southwest Airlines is a strong investment it is important to analyze Southwest Airlines' competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Southwest Airlines' future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Southwest Stock, refer to the following important reports:

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Is Southwest Airlines' industry expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Southwest Airlines. If investors know Southwest will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Southwest Airlines listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.

Quarterly Earnings Growth

(0.30)

Dividend Share

0.72

Earnings Share

0.76

Revenue Per Share

43.85

Quarterly Revenue Growth

0.105

The market value of Southwest Airlines is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Southwest that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Southwest Airlines' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Southwest Airlines' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Southwest Airlines' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Southwest Airlines' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.

Please note, there is a significant difference between Southwest Airlines' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Southwest Airlines is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Southwest Airlines' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.

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Southwest Airlines Stock Working Capital

Southwest Airlines Company Working Capital Analysis

Working Capital

Current Assets

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Current Liabilities

Current Southwest Airlines Working Capital

Southwest Working Capital Driver Correlations

Southwest Capital Surpluse

Capital Surpluse

4.87 Billion

Southwest Working Capital Peer Comparison

Southwest Airlines ESG Sustainability

Southwest Fundamentals

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Southwest Airlines Investors Sentiment

Southwest Airlines Implied Volatility

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