Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) - Total Liabilities

Latest as of December 2025: €8.79 Billion EUR ≈ $10.27 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Wolters Kluwer N.V. (WKL) has total liabilities worth €8.79 Billion EUR (≈ $10.27 Billion USD) as of December 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. Also explore WKL year-over-year net asset growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.

Wolters Kluwer N.V. - Total Liabilities Trend (1998–2025)

This chart illustrates how Wolters Kluwer N.V.'s total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See WKL free cash flow to operating cash ratio to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.

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
Han'S Laser Tech A SHE:002008	China	CN¥18.84 Billion
CNH Industrial N.V. NYSE:CNH	USA	$34.17 Billion
GRAB HOLDINGS LTD CL.A F:A6I	Germany	€5.23 Billion
Guardant Health Inc NASDAQ:GH	USA	$2.10 Billion
Gaming & Leisure Properties NASDAQ:GLPI	USA	$7.83 Billion
Permian Resources Corporation NYSE:PR	USA	$6.05 Billion
Bollore SA PA:BOL	France	€1.34 Billion
Rocket Companies Inc NYSE:RKT	USA	$36.21 Billion

Liability Composition Analysis (1998–2025)

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	0.65	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	11.01	Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity)
Debt to Assets	0.92	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. (1998–2025)

The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Wolters Kluwer N.V. from 1998 to 2025.

Year	Total Liabilities	Change
2025-12-31	€8.79 Billion ≈ $10.27 Billion	+10.47%
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	--

About Wolters Kluwer N.V.

AS:WKL Netherlands Specialty Business Services

Market Cap

$17.63 Billion

€15.08 Billion EUR

Market Cap Rank

#1848 Global

#23 in Netherlands

Share Price

€67.88

Change (1 day)

-1.31%

52-Week Range

€55.82 - €133.75

All Time High

€180.75