NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) has total liabilities worth $5.57 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.
NorthWestern Corporation - Total Liabilities Trend (1994–2025)
This chart illustrates how NorthWestern Corporation's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See NWE current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
NorthWestern Corporation Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of NorthWestern Corporation ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co Ltd
SHE:000887
|
China | CN¥12.15 Billion |
|
Xiamen Kehua Hengsheng
SHE:002335
|
China | CN¥7.10 Billion |
|
ExlService Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:EXLS
|
USA | $897.58 Million |
|
Telephone and Data Systems Inc
NYSE:TDS
|
USA | $3.25 Billion |
|
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd
AU:BEN
|
Australia | AU$96.55 Billion |
|
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
NYSE:MGY
|
USA | $917.17 Million |
|
BICECORP S.A
SN:BICECORP
|
Chile | CL$32.65 Trillion |
|
Etablissementen Franz Colruyt NV
BR:COLR
|
Belgium | €3.22 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1994–2025)
This chart breaks down NorthWestern Corporation'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 NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) total market value.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | 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 | 1.93 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.66 | 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 NorthWestern Corporation's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for NorthWestern Corporation (1994–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of NorthWestern Corporation from 1994 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $5.57 Billion | +8.45% |
| 2024-12-31 | $5.14 Billion | +6.74% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.82 Billion | +3.50% |
| 2022-12-31 | $4.65 Billion | +4.77% |
| 2021-12-31 | $4.44 Billion | +3.02% |
| 2020-12-31 | $4.31 Billion | +11.34% |
| 2019-12-31 | $3.87 Billion | +4.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.70 Billion | +2.21% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.62 Billion | -5.26% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.82 Billion | +3.93% |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.68 Billion | +5.21% |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.50 Billion | +30.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.68 Billion | +5.22% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.55 Billion | +8.51% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.35 Billion | +6.04% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.22 Billion | +10.42% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.01 Billion | +0.48% |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.00 Billion | +15.90% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.72 Billion | +4.31% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.65 Billion | -0.59% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.66 Billion | -2.42% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.70 Billion | -43.76% |
| 2003-12-31 | $3.03 Billion | -2.83% |
| 2002-12-31 | $3.12 Billion | +53.34% |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.03 Billion | -6.58% |
| 2000-12-31 | $2.18 Billion | +68.60% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | +21.64% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.06 Billion | +44.24% |
| 1997-12-31 | $736.00 Million | -3.08% |
| 1996-12-31 | $759.40 Million | +89.99% |
| 1995-12-31 | $399.70 Million | +65.30% |
| 1994-12-31 | $241.80 Million | -- |
About NorthWestern Corporation
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. It generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities… Read more