WPP PLC (WPP) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, WPP PLC (WPP) has total liabilities worth GBX19.99 Billion GBX (≈ $2.43 Million USD) as of June 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.
WPP PLC - Total Liabilities Trend (1987–2024)
This chart illustrates how WPP PLC's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See WPP PLC (WPP) liquidity to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
WPP PLC Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of WPP PLC ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
SANGBO Corp
KQ:027580
|
Korea | ₩53.02 Billion |
|
Electromagnetica SA
RO:ELMA
|
Romania | RON41.97 Million |
|
PTRB
KLSE:0260
|
Malaysia | RM181.19 Million |
|
Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk
JK:IKBI
|
Indonesia | Rp25.31 Million |
|
Simonds Group Ltd
AU:SIO
|
Australia | AU$151.46 Million |
|
Urban Jakarta Propertindo Tbk PT
JK:URBN
|
Indonesia | Rp2.12 Trillion |
|
Koss Corporation
NASDAQ:KOSS
|
USA | $6.33 Million |
|
TVI Pacific Inc
V:TVI
|
Canada | CA$5.81 Million |
Liability Composition Analysis (1987–2024)
This chart breaks down WPP 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 WPP PLC (WPP) market capitalisation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | 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 | 6.32 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.85 | 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 WPP PLC's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for WPP PLC (1987–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of WPP PLC from 1987 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX21.77 Billion ≈ $2.65 Million |
-4.45% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX22.79 Billion ≈ $2.77 Million |
-7.59% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX24.66 Billion ≈ $3.00 Million |
+3.61% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX23.80 Billion ≈ $2.90 Million |
-23.51% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX31.12 Billion ≈ $3.79 Million |
-0.54% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX31.29 Billion ≈ $3.81 Million |
-3.55% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX32.44 Billion ≈ $3.95 Million |
-1.96% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX33.08 Billion ≈ $4.03 Million |
+30.98% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX25.26 Billion ≈ $3.07 Million |
+19.99% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX21.05 Billion ≈ $2.56 Million |
+10.24% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX19.09 Billion ≈ $2.32 Million |
+11.28% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX17.16 Billion ≈ $2.09 Million |
-3.69% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX17.82 Billion ≈ $2.17 Million |
+0.09% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX17.80 Billion ≈ $2.17 Million |
+0.58% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX17.70 Billion ≈ $2.15 Million |
+8.73% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX16.28 Billion ≈ $1.98 Million |
-12.04% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX18.50 Billion ≈ $2.25 Million |
+40.63% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX13.16 Billion ≈ $1.60 Million |
+22.08% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX10.78 Billion ≈ $1.31 Million |
+3.60% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX10.40 Billion ≈ $1.27 Million |
+36.46% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX7.62 Billion ≈ $927.56K |
+13.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX6.71 Billion ≈ $816.49K |
+7.81% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX6.22 Billion ≈ $757.33K |
-1.02% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX6.29 Billion ≈ $765.15K |
+10.64% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX5.68 Billion ≈ $691.57K |
+97.61% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX2.88 Billion ≈ $349.96K |
+27.49% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX2.26 Billion ≈ $274.51K |
+13.04% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX2.00 Billion ≈ $242.84K |
+6.85% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX1.87 Billion ≈ $227.26K |
-2.34% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX1.91 Billion ≈ $232.70K |
+9.49% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX1.75 Billion ≈ $212.53K |
+0.32% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX1.74 Billion ≈ $211.85K |
-4.71% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX1.83 Billion ≈ $222.33K |
+10.34% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX1.66 Billion ≈ $201.49K |
-0.67% |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX1.67 Billion ≈ $202.86K |
-12.83% |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX1.91 Billion ≈ $232.72K |
+210.48% |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX616.06 Million ≈ $74.96K |
-1.18% |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX623.40 Million ≈ $75.85K |
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About WPP PLC
WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. It offers ma… Read more