Telefonica (TEF) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Telefonica (TEF) has total liabilities worth €74.21 Billion EUR (≈ $86.76 Billion 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. Explore Telefonica operating cash flow efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Telefonica - Total Liabilities Trend (1987–2025)
This chart illustrates how Telefonica's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check TEF asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Telefonica Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Telefonica ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Veralto Corporation
NYSE:VLTO
|
USA | $4.58 Billion |
|
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
NSE:IOC
|
India | Rs3.15 Trillion |
|
Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited
F:NYVQ
|
Germany | €69.35 Billion |
|
BOE Technology Group Co Ltd
SHE:000725
|
China | CN¥225.82 Billion |
|
Veolia Environnement VE SA
PA:VIE
|
France | €56.25 Billion |
|
Woodward Inc
NASDAQ:WWD
|
USA | $2.15 Billion |
|
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
LSE:IHG
|
UK | $8.07 Billion |
|
ZTE Corp
SHE:000063
|
China | CN¥139.27 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1987–2025)
This chart breaks down Telefonica'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 Telefonica market capitalisation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | 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 | 5.20 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.81 | 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 Telefonica's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Telefonica (1987–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Telefonica from 1987 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €74.21 Billion ≈ $86.76 Billion |
-4.56% |
| 2024-12-31 | €77.75 Billion ≈ $90.90 Billion |
+0.68% |
| 2023-12-31 | €77.23 Billion ≈ $90.29 Billion |
-0.91% |
| 2022-12-31 | €77.93 Billion ≈ $91.11 Billion |
-3.22% |
| 2021-12-31 | €80.53 Billion ≈ $94.15 Billion |
-7.22% |
| 2020-12-31 | €86.79 Billion ≈ $101.47 Billion |
-7.10% |
| 2019-12-31 | €93.43 Billion ≈ $109.23 Billion |
+7.30% |
| 2018-12-31 | €87.07 Billion ≈ $101.79 Billion |
-1.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | €88.45 Billion ≈ $103.41 Billion |
-7.15% |
| 2016-12-31 | €95.26 Billion ≈ $111.36 Billion |
-0.17% |
| 2015-12-31 | €95.42 Billion ≈ $111.55 Billion |
+3.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | €92.01 Billion ≈ $107.57 Billion |
+0.69% |
| 2013-12-31 | €91.38 Billion ≈ $106.83 Billion |
-10.51% |
| 2012-12-31 | €102.11 Billion ≈ $119.38 Billion |
-0.13% |
| 2011-12-31 | €102.24 Billion ≈ $119.53 Billion |
+4.23% |
| 2010-12-31 | €98.09 Billion ≈ $114.68 Billion |
+16.96% |
| 2009-12-31 | €83.87 Billion ≈ $98.05 Billion |
+4.40% |
| 2008-12-31 | €80.33 Billion ≈ $93.92 Billion |
-3.23% |
| 2007-12-31 | €83.02 Billion ≈ $97.06 Billion |
-6.70% |
| 2006-12-31 | €88.98 Billion ≈ $104.03 Billion |
+56.18% |
| 2005-12-31 | €56.97 Billion ≈ $66.61 Billion |
+31.17% |
| 2004-12-31 | €43.43 Billion ≈ $50.78 Billion |
+6.40% |
| 2003-12-31 | €40.82 Billion ≈ $47.72 Billion |
-10.15% |
| 2002-12-31 | €45.43 Billion ≈ $53.12 Billion |
-14.52% |
| 2001-12-31 | €53.15 Billion ≈ $62.13 Billion |
-6.91% |
| 2000-12-31 | €57.09 Billion ≈ $66.75 Billion |
+45.78% |
| 1999-12-31 | €39.16 Billion ≈ $45.78 Billion |
+20.49% |
| 1998-12-31 | €32.50 Billion ≈ $38.00 Billion |
+41.05% |
| 1997-12-31 | €23.04 Billion ≈ $26.94 Billion |
+17.70% |
| 1996-12-31 | €19.58 Billion ≈ $22.89 Billion |
+3.31% |
| 1995-12-31 | €18.95 Billion ≈ $22.15 Billion |
-5.80% |
| 1994-12-31 | €20.12 Billion ≈ $23.52 Billion |
+8.85% |
| 1991-12-31 | €18.48 Billion ≈ $21.61 Billion |
+21.06% |
| 1990-12-31 | €15.27 Billion ≈ $17.85 Billion |
+22.02% |
| 1989-12-31 | €12.51 Billion ≈ $14.63 Billion |
+46.07% |
| 1988-12-31 | €8.57 Billion ≈ $10.01 Billion |
+23.92% |
| 1987-12-31 | €6.91 Billion ≈ $8.08 Billion |
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About Telefonica
Telefónica, S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications services in Europe and Latin America. The company offers mobile and related services and products, including mobile voice, value added, mobile data and internet, wholesale, corporate, roaming, fixed wireless, and trunking and paging services; traditional fixed telecommunication services, such as PSTN lines; ISDN accesse… Read more