Discover Financial Services Total Liabilities
Discover Financial Services total liabilities. Based on the latest financial reports, Discover Financial Services (DFS) has total liabilities worth $128.95 Billion USD as of March 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 DFS asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Total Liabilities of Discover Financial Services (2003–2024)
Total liabilities of Discover Financial Services from 2003 to 2024. This chart illustrates how Discover Financial Services's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore Discover Financial Services (DFS) investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Discover Financial Services Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Discover Financial Services ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Infosys Limited
NSE:INFY
|
India | Rs6.65 Billion |
|
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China Ltd
F:PZX
|
Germany | €12.74 Trillion |
|
GALDERMA GROUP AG
NYSE:GALDY
|
USA | $5.24 Billion |
|
HOYA CORP. ADR/ 1 O.N.
F:HYB0
|
Germany | €262.65 Billion |
|
WuXi AppTec Co Ltd
SHG:603259
|
China | CN¥23.41 Billion |
|
MetLife Inc
NYSE:MET
|
USA | $715.41 Billion |
|
NATWEST GROUP SP.ADR/2
F:RYS
|
Germany | €705.97 Billion |
|
Wal-Mart de México S.A.B. de C.V
MX:WALMEX
|
Mexico | MX$267.33 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (2003–2024)
This chart breaks down Discover Financial Services'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 total assets of Discover Financial Services.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Discover Financial Services Total Liabilities Ratios Explained
Discover Financial Services total liabilities ratios compare its liabilities with its current assets, cash and shareholder equity.
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.18 | 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 | 6.80 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.87 | 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 Discover Financial Services's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Discover Financial Services (2003–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Discover Financial Services from 2003 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $129.71 Billion | -5.11% |
| 2023-12-31 | $136.69 Billion | +16.79% |
| 2022-12-31 | $117.04 Billion | +20.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | $96.83 Billion | +355.88% |
| 2020-12-31 | $21.24 Billion | -17.35% |
| 2019-12-31 | $25.70 Billion | -73.89% |
| 2018-12-31 | $98.42 Billion | +10.35% |
| 2017-12-31 | $89.19 Billion | +10.14% |
| 2016-12-31 | $80.98 Billion | +7.04% |
| 2015-12-31 | $75.66 Billion | +5.10% |
| 2014-12-31 | $71.99 Billion | +5.05% |
| 2013-12-31 | $68.53 Billion | +7.72% |
| 2012-12-31 | $63.62 Billion | +4.51% |
| 2011-12-31 | $60.88 Billion | +12.05% |
| 2010-12-31 | $54.33 Billion | +44.55% |
| 2009-12-31 | $37.59 Billion | +10.62% |
| 2008-12-31 | $33.98 Billion | +6.92% |
| 2007-12-31 | $31.78 Billion | +36.42% |
| 2006-12-31 | $23.29 Billion | +4.25% |
| 2005-12-31 | $22.34 Billion | +10.48% |
| 2003-12-31 | $20.22 Billion | -- |
About Discover Financial Services
Discover Financial Services, through its subsidiaries, provides digital banking products and services, and payment services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Digital Banking and Payment Services. The Digital Banking segment offers Discover-branded credit cards to individuals; personal loans, home loans, and deposit products; and direct-to-consumer deposit products comprising savi… Read more