WH Smith PLC (SMWH) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, WH Smith PLC (SMWH) has total liabilities worth GBX1.26 Billion GBX (≈ $153.91K USD) as of August 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 cash efficiency ratio of WH Smith PLC to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
WH Smith PLC - Total Liabilities Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how WH Smith PLC's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check WH Smith PLC (SMWH) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
WH Smith PLC Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of WH Smith PLC ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Durango Resources Inc.
V:DGO
|
Canada | CA$729.65K |
|
Widad Group Bhd
KLSE:0162
|
Malaysia | RM546.10 Million |
|
Forum Energy Metals Corp
V:FMC
|
Canada | CA$3.22 Million |
|
Theriva Biologics Inc.
NYSE MKT:TOVX
|
USA | $24.10 Million |
|
Renoworks Software Inc
V:RW
|
Canada | CA$2.55 Million |
|
Ajooni Biotech Limited
NSE:AJOONI
|
India | Rs226.46 Million |
|
Intertainment AG
XETRA:ITN
|
Germany | €11.57 Million |
|
Kibo Energy PLC
JSE:KBO
|
South Africa | ZAC3.83 Million |
Liability Composition Analysis (2000–2025)
This chart breaks down WH Smith 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 WH Smith PLC market capitalisation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | 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 | 8.01 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.87 | 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 WH Smith PLC's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for WH Smith PLC (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of WH Smith PLC from 2000 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | GBX1.26 Billion ≈ $153.91K |
-11.10% |
| 2024-08-31 | GBX1.42 Billion ≈ $173.14K |
+8.63% |
| 2023-08-31 | GBX1.31 Billion ≈ $159.39K |
-7.81% |
| 2022-08-31 | GBX1.42 Billion ≈ $172.89K |
+17.73% |
| 2021-08-31 | GBX1.21 Billion ≈ $146.86K |
-1.07% |
| 2020-08-31 | GBX1.22 Billion ≈ $148.44K |
+139.69% |
| 2019-08-31 | GBX509.00 Million ≈ $61.93K |
+61.08% |
| 2018-08-31 | GBX316.00 Million ≈ $38.45K |
+4.98% |
| 2017-08-31 | GBX301.00 Million ≈ $36.62K |
-0.33% |
| 2016-08-31 | GBX302.00 Million ≈ $36.74K |
-2.27% |
| 2015-08-31 | GBX309.00 Million ≈ $37.60K |
-13.20% |
| 2014-08-31 | GBX356.00 Million ≈ $43.31K |
-1.39% |
| 2013-08-31 | GBX361.00 Million ≈ $43.92K |
+13.52% |
| 2012-08-31 | GBX318.00 Million ≈ $38.69K |
-0.93% |
| 2011-08-31 | GBX321.00 Million ≈ $39.06K |
-1.83% |
| 2010-08-31 | GBX327.00 Million ≈ $39.79K |
+6.86% |
| 2009-08-31 | GBX306.00 Million ≈ $37.23K |
-6.42% |
| 2008-08-31 | GBX327.00 Million ≈ $39.79K |
+12.76% |
| 2007-08-31 | GBX290.00 Million ≈ $35.28K |
-18.99% |
| 2006-08-31 | GBX358.00 Million ≈ $43.56K |
-18.08% |
| 2005-08-31 | GBX437.00 Million ≈ $53.17K |
-27.77% |
| 2004-08-31 | GBX605.00 Million ≈ $73.61K |
-6.64% |
| 2003-08-31 | GBX648.00 Million ≈ $78.84K |
+25.34% |
| 2002-08-31 | GBX517.00 Million ≈ $62.90K |
-1.15% |
| 2001-08-31 | GBX523.00 Million ≈ $63.63K |
+18.59% |
| 2000-08-31 | GBX441.00 Million ≈ $53.66K |
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About WH Smith PLC
WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally. It offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. The company is also involved in International Travel Retail, UK Travel Retail, and North America. The company was fo… Read more