Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) has total liabilities worth €8.85 Billion EUR (≈ $10.34 Billion USD) as of June 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Explore Wolters Kluwer N.V. operating cash flow efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Wolters Kluwer N.V. - Total Liabilities Trend (1998–2024)
This chart illustrates how Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check WKL asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Wolters Kluwer N.V. Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Wolters Kluwer N.V. ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Ralph Lauren Corp Class A
NYSE:RL
|
USA | $4.93 Billion |
|
BOLIDEN AB UNSP.ADR/2
F:BWJ0
|
Germany | €66.86 Billion |
|
Schindler Ps
SW:SCHP
|
Switzerland | CHF6.67 Billion |
|
Tele2 AB (publ)
ST:TEL2-B
|
Sweden | Skr40.61 Billion |
|
Whitecap Resources Inc.
TO:WCP
|
Canada | CA$8.12 Billion |
|
Performance Food Group Co
NYSE:PFGC
|
USA | $13.53 Billion |
|
Scentre Group
AU:SCG
|
Australia | AU$16.32 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1998–2024)
This chart breaks down Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see WKL stock market capitalisation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 9.97 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.91 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Wolters Kluwer N.V. (1998–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Wolters Kluwer N.V. from 1998 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €7.95 Billion ≈ $9.30 Billion |
+8.28% |
| 2023-12-31 | €7.34 Billion ≈ $8.59 Billion |
+0.11% |
| 2022-12-31 | €7.34 Billion ≈ $8.58 Billion |
+8.50% |
| 2021-12-31 | €6.76 Billion ≈ $7.91 Billion |
+7.97% |
| 2020-12-31 | €6.26 Billion ≈ $7.32 Billion |
-2.06% |
| 2019-12-31 | €6.39 Billion ≈ $7.48 Billion |
+1.67% |
| 2018-12-31 | €6.29 Billion ≈ $7.35 Billion |
+0.72% |
| 2017-12-31 | €6.25 Billion ≈ $7.30 Billion |
+0.52% |
| 2016-12-31 | €6.21 Billion ≈ $7.26 Billion |
+10.51% |
| 2015-12-31 | €5.62 Billion ≈ $6.57 Billion |
+7.80% |
| 2014-12-31 | €5.21 Billion ≈ $6.10 Billion |
-1.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | €5.28 Billion ≈ $6.17 Billion |
+5.62% |
| 2012-12-31 | €5.00 Billion ≈ $5.84 Billion |
-2.55% |
| 2011-12-31 | €5.13 Billion ≈ $6.00 Billion |
+4.14% |
| 2010-12-31 | €4.93 Billion ≈ $5.76 Billion |
+4.85% |
| 2009-12-31 | €4.70 Billion ≈ $5.49 Billion |
-4.92% |
| 2008-12-31 | €4.94 Billion ≈ $5.78 Billion |
+21.64% |
| 2007-12-31 | €4.06 Billion ≈ $4.75 Billion |
-8.90% |
| 2006-12-31 | €4.46 Billion ≈ $5.21 Billion |
+2.69% |
| 2005-12-31 | €4.34 Billion ≈ $5.08 Billion |
+7.98% |
| 2004-12-31 | €4.02 Billion ≈ $4.70 Billion |
-3.87% |
| 2003-12-31 | €4.18 Billion ≈ $4.89 Billion |
-13.91% |
| 2002-12-31 | €4.86 Billion ≈ $5.68 Billion |
-5.45% |
| 2001-12-31 | €5.14 Billion ≈ $6.01 Billion |
+9.81% |
| 2000-12-31 | €4.68 Billion ≈ $5.47 Billion |
+11.38% |
| 1999-12-31 | €4.20 Billion ≈ $4.91 Billion |
+12.87% |
| 1998-12-31 | €3.72 Billion ≈ $4.35 Billion |
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About Wolters Kluwer N.V.
Wolters Kluwer N.V. provides professional information, software solutions, and services in the Netherlands, rest of Europe, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, Africa, and internationally. The company operates through Health; Tax & Accounting; Financial & Corporate Compliance; Legal & Regulatory; and Corporate Performance & ESG segments. The Health segment offers clinical technology and … Read more