Which company, South west or UAL, would you expect to have the higher debt ratio? Compute the 2 companies’ debt ratios to confirm your opinion. Summarized balance sheets follow at December 31, 2006.

Millions

Southwest

UAL

Total assets

$13,460

$25,369

Total liabilities

$ 7,011

$23,221

Stockholders’ equity

6,449

2,148

Total liabilities and equity

$13,460

$25,369