Kakao Corp (035720) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Kakao Corp (035720) has total liabilities worth ₩12.24 Trillion KRW (≈ $8.29 Billion USD) as of September 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.
Kakao Corp - Total Liabilities Trend (2001–2024)
This chart illustrates how Kakao Corp's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Kakao Corp short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Kakao Corp Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Kakao Corp ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
GRAB HOLDINGS LTD CL.A
F:A6I
|
Germany | €5.23 Billion |
|
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc
NYSE:ZTO
|
USA | $23.90 Billion |
|
Guardant Health Inc
NASDAQ:GH
|
USA | $2.10 Billion |
|
Wolters Kluwer N.V.
AS:WKL
|
Netherlands | €8.79 Billion |
|
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.
TO:IVN
|
Canada | CA$1.76 Billion |
|
Permian Resources Corporation
NYSE:PR
|
USA | $6.05 Billion |
|
Ascendis Pharma AS
F:A71
|
Germany | €1.52 Billion |
|
Insurance Australia Group Ltd
AU:IAG
|
Australia | AU$19.83 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (2001–2024)
This chart breaks down Kakao Corp'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 market value of Kakao Corp.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | 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 | 1.15 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.46 | 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 Kakao Corp's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Kakao Corp (2001–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Kakao Corp from 2001 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩11.83 Trillion ≈ $8.02 Billion |
+4.49% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩11.32 Trillion ≈ $7.67 Billion |
+19.83% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩9.45 Trillion ≈ $6.40 Billion |
+2.81% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩9.19 Trillion ≈ $6.23 Billion |
+103.03% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩4.53 Trillion ≈ $3.07 Billion |
+51.02% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩3.00 Trillion ≈ $2.03 Billion |
+28.50% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩2.33 Trillion ≈ $1.58 Billion |
+26.65% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩1.84 Trillion ≈ $1.25 Billion |
+3.39% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩1.78 Trillion ≈ $1.21 Billion |
+204.63% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩584.71 Billion ≈ $396.25 Million |
+91.84% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩304.80 Billion ≈ $206.56 Million |
+194.17% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩103.61 Billion ≈ $70.22 Million |
+12.69% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩91.94 Billion ≈ $62.31 Million |
-10.29% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩102.48 Billion ≈ $69.45 Million |
+5.70% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩96.95 Billion ≈ $65.70 Million |
-1.38% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩98.31 Billion ≈ $66.62 Million |
-21.06% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩124.53 Billion ≈ $84.39 Million |
-50.11% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩249.64 Billion ≈ $169.18 Million |
-27.03% |
| 2005-12-31 | ₩342.09 Billion ≈ $231.83 Million |
+21.34% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩281.94 Billion ≈ $191.07 Million |
+239.82% |
| 2002-12-31 | ₩82.97 Billion ≈ $56.23 Million |
-3.99% |
| 2001-12-31 | ₩86.42 Billion ≈ $58.56 Million |
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About Kakao Corp
Kakao Corp. operates mobile and online platforms in South Korea. The company offers Kakao Pay, a financial service solution; Kakao Bank, a banking solution; Kakao Mobility for mobility services; Kakao Style, a lifestyle solution; Kakao Entertainment, a solution for entertainment industry; Kakao Games, a solution for the gaming industry; Kakao piccoma, a content service platform; Kakao Brain, an a… Read more