BCE Inc (BCE) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, BCE Inc (BCE) has total liabilities worth CA$55.83 Billion CAD (≈ $40.38 Billion USD) as of September 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 cash efficiency ratio of BCE Inc to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
BCE Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how BCE Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check BCE Inc liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
BCE Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of BCE Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Astera Labs, Inc.
NASDAQ:ALAB
|
USA | $168.19 Million |
|
Brambles Ltd
AU:BXB
|
Australia | AU$6.22 Billion |
|
EVE Energy
SHE:300014
|
China | CN¥74.16 Billion |
|
Telenor ASA
OL:TEL
|
Norway | Nkr154.76 Billion |
|
NiSource Inc
NYSE:NI
|
USA | $26.41 Billion |
|
Yuanta Financial Holdings Co Ltd
TW:2885
|
Taiwan | NT$3.74 Trillion |
|
Omnicom Group Inc
NYSE:OMC
|
USA | $41.36 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2024)
This chart breaks down BCE Inc'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 BCE Inc stock valuation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | 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 | 0.00 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 2.49 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.71 | 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 BCE Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for BCE Inc (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of BCE Inc from 1985 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CA$56.12 Billion ≈ $40.60 Billion |
+9.23% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$51.38 Billion ≈ $37.17 Billion |
+9.76% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$46.81 Billion ≈ $33.86 Billion |
+6.83% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$43.82 Billion ≈ $31.70 Billion |
+11.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$39.34 Billion ≈ $28.46 Billion |
+1.43% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$38.78 Billion ≈ $28.06 Billion |
+6.51% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$36.41 Billion ≈ $26.34 Billion |
+4.69% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$34.78 Billion ≈ $25.16 Billion |
+7.83% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$32.25 Billion ≈ $23.33 Billion |
+5.19% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$30.66 Billion ≈ $22.18 Billion |
-1.27% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$31.06 Billion ≈ $22.47 Billion |
+6.60% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$29.13 Billion ≈ $21.08 Billion |
+11.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$26.24 Billion ≈ $18.98 Billion |
+6.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$24.67 Billion ≈ $17.84 Billion |
+17.00% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$21.08 Billion ≈ $15.25 Billion |
+5.27% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$20.03 Billion ≈ $14.49 Billion |
-5.85% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$21.27 Billion ≈ $15.39 Billion |
+9.30% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$19.46 Billion ≈ $14.08 Billion |
-9.10% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$21.41 Billion ≈ $15.49 Billion |
-6.96% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$23.01 Billion ≈ $16.65 Billion |
+3.67% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$22.20 Billion ≈ $16.06 Billion |
-0.68% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$22.35 Billion ≈ $16.17 Billion |
-3.24% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$23.10 Billion ≈ $16.71 Billion |
-27.03% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$31.65 Billion ≈ $22.89 Billion |
+4.95% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$30.16 Billion ≈ $21.82 Billion |
+81.58% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$16.61 Billion ≈ $12.01 Billion |
-2.70% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$17.07 Billion ≈ $12.35 Billion |
-31.39% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$24.88 Billion ≈ $18.00 Billion |
+1.40% |
| 1996-12-31 | CA$24.54 Billion ≈ $17.75 Billion |
+5.19% |
| 1995-12-31 | CA$23.32 Billion ≈ $16.87 Billion |
+2.46% |
| 1994-12-31 | CA$22.76 Billion ≈ $16.47 Billion |
+2.17% |
| 1993-12-31 | CA$22.28 Billion ≈ $16.12 Billion |
-30.22% |
| 1992-12-31 | CA$31.93 Billion ≈ $23.10 Billion |
+6.44% |
| 1991-12-31 | CA$30.00 Billion ≈ $21.70 Billion |
-5.96% |
| 1990-12-31 | CA$31.90 Billion ≈ $23.07 Billion |
+7.35% |
| 1989-12-31 | CA$29.71 Billion ≈ $21.49 Billion |
+58.78% |
| 1988-12-31 | CA$18.71 Billion ≈ $13.54 Billion |
+10.07% |
| 1987-12-31 | CA$17.00 Billion ≈ $12.30 Billion |
+10.77% |
| 1986-12-31 | CA$15.35 Billion ≈ $11.10 Billion |
+15.62% |
| 1985-12-31 | CA$13.27 Billion ≈ $9.60 Billion |
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About BCE Inc
BCE Inc., a communications company, provides wireless, wireline, internet, streaming services, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. It operates in two segments: Bell Communication and Technology Services, and Bell Media. The Bell Communication and Technology Services segment provides wireless products and services including mobile data and voic… Read more