British American Tobacco PLC (BATS) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, British American Tobacco PLC (BATS) has total liabilities worth GBX61.15 Billion GBX (≈ $7.44 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.
British American Tobacco PLC - Total Liabilities Trend (1995–2025)
This chart illustrates how British American Tobacco PLC's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See British American Tobacco PLC short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
British American Tobacco PLC Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of British American Tobacco PLC ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Zhongzhong Science & Technology (Tianjin) Co. Ltd. A
SHG:603135
|
China | CN¥868.79 Million |
|
Innovita Biological Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688253
|
China | CN¥136.00 Million |
|
JK Tyre & Industries Limited
NSE:JKTYRE
|
India | Rs97.23 Billion |
|
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited
NSE:UJJIVANSFB
|
India | Rs507.26 Billion |
|
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp
NYSE:LGF-B
|
USA | $7.32 Billion |
|
Nazara Technologies Limited
NSE:NAZARA
|
India | Rs7.88 Billion |
|
Guangdong Silvere Sci and Tech
SHE:300221
|
China | CN¥815.53 Million |
|
Canfor Corporation
TO:CFP
|
Canada | CA$2.43 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1995–2025)
This chart breaks down British American Tobacco 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 full company profile including market capitalisation, see BATS company net worth.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | 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 | 1.28 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.56 | 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 British American Tobacco PLC's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for British American Tobacco PLC (1995–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of British American Tobacco PLC from 1995 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX61.15 Billion ≈ $7.44 Million |
-11.26% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX68.90 Billion ≈ $8.38 Million |
+4.75% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX65.78 Billion ≈ $8.00 Million |
-15.49% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX77.84 Billion ≈ $9.47 Million |
+11.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX69.96 Billion ≈ $8.51 Million |
-6.38% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX74.73 Billion ≈ $9.09 Million |
-2.75% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX76.84 Billion ≈ $9.35 Million |
-4.72% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX80.65 Billion ≈ $9.81 Million |
+0.80% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX80.01 Billion ≈ $9.74 Million |
+155.08% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX31.37 Billion ≈ $3.82 Million |
+18.44% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX26.48 Billion ≈ $3.22 Million |
+30.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX20.35 Billion ≈ $2.48 Million |
+2.04% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX19.95 Billion ≈ $2.43 Million |
+2.04% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX19.55 Billion ≈ $2.38 Million |
+4.84% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX18.64 Billion ≈ $2.27 Million |
+1.82% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX18.31 Billion ≈ $2.23 Million |
-2.09% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX18.70 Billion ≈ $2.28 Million |
-8.04% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX20.34 Billion ≈ $2.47 Million |
+74.18% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX11.68 Billion ≈ $1.42 Million |
+5.29% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX11.09 Billion ≈ $1.35 Million |
-8.92% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX12.17 Billion ≈ $1.48 Million |
+4.43% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX11.66 Billion ≈ $1.42 Million |
-18.31% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX14.27 Billion ≈ $1.74 Million |
+31.72% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX10.83 Billion ≈ $1.32 Million |
-10.81% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX12.15 Billion ≈ $1.48 Million |
-0.61% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX12.22 Billion ≈ $1.49 Million |
+11.53% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX10.96 Billion ≈ $1.33 Million |
+55.10% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX7.07 Billion ≈ $859.61K |
-14.93% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX8.30 Billion ≈ $1.01 Million |
+17.57% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX7.06 Billion ≈ $859.48K |
-1.79% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX7.19 Billion ≈ $875.18K |
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About British American Tobacco PLC
British American Tobacco p.l.c. provides tobacco and nicotine products to consumers in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Canada, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Central Asia, Caucasus, and Africa. The company offers vapour products; heated products, which consists of a battery-powered device and a plant-based substance consumable that is heated; modern oral products, such as nicotine p… Read more