BAE Systems plc Total Liabilities
BAE Systems plc total liabilities. Based on the latest financial reports, BAE Systems plc (BA) has total liabilities worth GBX25.74 Billion GBX (≈ $3.13 Million 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. Check BAE Systems plc liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Total Liabilities of BAE Systems plc (1985–2025)
Total liabilities of BAE Systems plc from 1985 to 2025. This chart illustrates how BAE Systems plc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore BAE Systems plc strategic investment ratio to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
BAE Systems plc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of BAE Systems plc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Beijing Thunisoft Co Ltd
SHE:300271
|
China | CN¥944.96 Million |
|
Shenzhen Fuanna Bedding and Furnishing Co Ltd
SHE:002327
|
China | CN¥833.13 Million |
|
Lian Hwa Foods Corp
TW:1231
|
Taiwan | NT$7.70 Billion |
|
Center Laboratories
TWO:4123
|
Taiwan | NT$6.17 Billion |
|
OneSpan Inc
NASDAQ:OSPN
|
USA | $113.54 Million |
|
Henan Lantian Gas Co Ltd
SHG:605368
|
China | CN¥2.55 Billion |
|
Beijing Vastdata Technology Co Ltd
SHG:603138
|
China | CN¥249.60 Million |
|
2G Energy AG
XETRA:2GB
|
Germany | €120.19 Million |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down BAE Systems plc'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 complete balance sheet picture, see BA asset base.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
BAE Systems plc Total Liabilities Ratios Explained
BAE Systems plc total liabilities ratios compare its liabilities with its current assets, cash and shareholder equity.
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | 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 | 2.18 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.68 | 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 BAE Systems plc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for BAE Systems plc (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of BAE Systems plc from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX25.74 Billion ≈ $3.13 Million |
-2.36% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX26.36 Billion ≈ $3.21 Million |
+23.54% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX21.34 Billion ≈ $2.60 Million |
+11.98% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX19.06 Billion ≈ $2.32 Million |
+2.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX18.66 Billion ≈ $2.27 Million |
-16.49% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX22.34 Billion ≈ $2.72 Million |
+11.71% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX20.00 Billion ≈ $2.43 Million |
+4.57% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX19.13 Billion ≈ $2.33 Million |
+4.63% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX18.28 Billion ≈ $2.22 Million |
-6.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX19.51 Billion ≈ $2.37 Million |
+14.23% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX17.08 Billion ≈ $2.08 Million |
-4.63% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX17.91 Billion ≈ $2.18 Million |
+10.13% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX16.26 Billion ≈ $1.98 Million |
-12.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX18.50 Billion ≈ $2.25 Million |
-1.61% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX18.80 Billion ≈ $2.29 Million |
+0.94% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX18.63 Billion ≈ $2.27 Million |
-10.56% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX20.83 Billion ≈ $2.53 Million |
+13.27% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX18.39 Billion ≈ $2.24 Million |
+28.95% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX14.26 Billion ≈ $1.73 Million |
+1.75% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX14.01 Billion ≈ $1.70 Million |
-19.61% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX17.43 Billion ≈ $2.12 Million |
+28.20% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX13.60 Billion ≈ $1.65 Million |
+39.37% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX9.76 Billion ≈ $1.19 Million |
-1.53% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX9.91 Billion ≈ $1.21 Million |
-6.07% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX10.55 Billion ≈ $1.28 Million |
+2.43% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX10.30 Billion ≈ $1.25 Million |
+3.09% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX9.99 Billion ≈ $1.22 Million |
+42.21% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX7.02 Billion ≈ $854.62K |
+10.30% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX6.37 Billion ≈ $774.80K |
+5.80% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX6.02 Billion ≈ $732.34K |
-10.24% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX6.71 Billion ≈ $815.93K |
-3.97% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX6.98 Billion ≈ $849.63K |
-24.79% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX9.29 Billion ≈ $1.13 Million |
+4.75% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX8.86 Billion ≈ $1.08 Million |
+23.04% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX7.20 Billion ≈ $876.52K |
+11.95% |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX6.43 Billion ≈ $782.95K |
-3.61% |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX6.68 Billion ≈ $812.28K |
+52.42% |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX4.38 Billion ≈ $532.92K |
+32.33% |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX3.31 Billion ≈ $402.73K |
+60.95% |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX2.06 Billion ≈ $250.23K |
+32.22% |
| 1985-12-31 | GBX1.56 Billion ≈ $189.25K |
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About BAE Systems plc
BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Australia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. The Electronic Systems segment offers electronic warfare systems, navigation sys… Read more