WH Smith PLC (SMWH) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, WH Smith PLC (SMWH) has total liabilities worth GBX1.29 Billion GBX (≈ $156.71K USD) as of February 2026. 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.
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. See WH Smith PLC (SMWH) liquidity to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Thai Ha Public Company Limited
BK:KASET
|
Thailand | ฿419.03 Million |
|
Blaize Holdings, Inc. Warrants
NASDAQ:BZAIW
|
USA | $63.24 Million |
|
New Age Exploration Ltd
AU:NAE
|
Australia | AU$497.77K |
|
Pollen Street PLC
LSE:POLN
|
UK | GBX254.53 Million |
|
Nitro Games Oyj
ST:NITRO
|
Sweden | Skr4.05 Million |
|
Epsilon Healthcare Ltd
AU:EPN
|
Australia | AU$14.88 Million |
|
ICDS Limited
NSE:ICDSLTD
|
India | Rs30.58 Million |
|
JPMorgan Claverhouse Investment Trust Plc
LSE:JCH
|
UK | GBX40.51 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 10.30 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.89 | 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 | GBX1.27 Billion ≈ $154.77K |
-10.61% |
| 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