Smiths News PLC Total Liabilities
Smiths News PLC total liabilities. Based on the latest financial reports, Smiths News PLC (SNWS) has total liabilities worth GBX164.50 Million GBX (≈ $20.01K 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. Check SNWS financial resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Total Liabilities of Smiths News PLC (1986–2025)
Total liabilities of Smiths News PLC from 1986 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Smiths News PLC's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data.
Smiths News PLC Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Smiths News PLC ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Fintel PLC
LSE:FNTL
|
UK | GBX79.80 Million |
|
Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:SHPH
|
USA | $8.46 Million |
|
Trxade Group Inc
NASDAQ:MEDS
|
USA | $3.06 Million |
|
Chakana Copper Corp
V:PERU
|
Canada | CA$230.65K |
|
Invion Ltd
AU:IVX
|
Australia | AU$1.24 Million |
|
Frontier Developments Plc
LSE:FDEV
|
UK | GBX42.42 Million |
|
Goldhills Holding Ltd
V:GHL
|
Canada | CA$597.04K |
|
ELEMENT NUTR.SCIENCES
F:93X
|
Germany | €6.80 Million |
Liability Composition Analysis (1986–2025)
This chart breaks down Smiths News 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 balance sheet size of Smiths News PLC.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Smiths News PLC Total Liabilities Ratios Explained
Smiths News PLC total liabilities ratios compare its liabilities with its current assets, cash and shareholder equity.
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | 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 | 17.32 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.95 | 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 Smiths News PLC's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Smiths News PLC (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Smiths News PLC from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | GBX164.50 Million ≈ $20.01K |
-10.06% |
| 2024-08-31 | GBX182.90 Million ≈ $22.25K |
-13.56% |
| 2023-08-31 | GBX211.60 Million ≈ $25.75K |
-4.43% |
| 2022-08-31 | GBX221.40 Million ≈ $26.94K |
-9.23% |
| 2021-08-31 | GBX243.90 Million ≈ $29.68K |
-22.32% |
| 2020-08-31 | GBX314.00 Million ≈ $38.20K |
+9.41% |
| 2019-08-31 | GBX287.00 Million ≈ $34.92K |
+12.81% |
| 2018-08-31 | GBX254.40 Million ≈ $30.95K |
-19.19% |
| 2017-08-31 | GBX314.80 Million ≈ $38.30K |
-22.25% |
| 2016-08-31 | GBX404.90 Million ≈ $49.26K |
-4.23% |
| 2015-08-31 | GBX422.80 Million ≈ $51.44K |
+23.27% |
| 2014-08-31 | GBX343.00 Million ≈ $41.73K |
-0.84% |
| 2013-08-31 | GBX345.90 Million ≈ $42.09K |
+8.20% |
| 2012-08-31 | GBX319.70 Million ≈ $38.90K |
+17.45% |
| 2011-08-31 | GBX272.20 Million ≈ $33.12K |
+11.74% |
| 2010-08-31 | GBX243.60 Million ≈ $29.64K |
-6.02% |
| 2009-08-31 | GBX259.20 Million ≈ $31.54K |
+44.72% |
| 2008-08-31 | GBX179.10 Million ≈ $21.79K |
+3.83% |
| 2007-08-31 | GBX172.50 Million ≈ $20.99K |
-27.52% |
| 2006-08-31 | GBX238.00 Million ≈ $28.96K |
-58.68% |
| 2005-08-31 | GBX576.00 Million ≈ $70.08K |
+26.32% |
| 2004-08-31 | GBX456.00 Million ≈ $55.48K |
-7.32% |
| 2003-08-31 | GBX492.00 Million ≈ $59.86K |
-4.28% |
| 2002-08-31 | GBX514.00 Million ≈ $62.54K |
-3.93% |
| 2001-08-31 | GBX535.00 Million ≈ $65.09K |
+21.32% |
| 2000-08-31 | GBX441.00 Million ≈ $53.66K |
-3.71% |
| 1999-08-31 | GBX458.00 Million ≈ $55.73K |
-7.85% |
| 1998-08-31 | GBX497.00 Million ≈ $60.47K |
-22.34% |
| 1997-05-31 | GBX640.00 Million ≈ $77.87K |
-13.28% |
| 1996-05-31 | GBX738.00 Million ≈ $89.79K |
+1.30% |
| 1995-05-31 | GBX728.50 Million ≈ $88.64K |
+18.19% |
| 1994-05-31 | GBX616.40 Million ≈ $75.00K |
+4.76% |
| 1993-05-31 | GBX588.40 Million ≈ $71.59K |
+10.66% |
| 1992-05-31 | GBX531.70 Million ≈ $64.69K |
-16.14% |
| 1991-05-31 | GBX634.00 Million ≈ $77.14K |
-1.98% |
| 1990-05-31 | GBX646.80 Million ≈ $78.70K |
+27.35% |
| 1989-05-31 | GBX507.90 Million ≈ $61.80K |
+12.97% |
| 1988-05-31 | GBX449.58 Million ≈ $54.70K |
+22.71% |
| 1987-05-31 | GBX366.37 Million ≈ $44.58K |
+16.07% |
| 1986-05-31 | GBX315.65 Million ≈ $38.41K |
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About Smiths News PLC
Smiths News plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distributing of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers plastic and cardboard waste; and is involved in recycling activities. It also supplies printed and digital media content airlines and travel points. In addition, the company offers field-based merchandising, supply chain auditing, a… Read more