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.
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. See BCE working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
BCE Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of BCE Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd
AU:ALL
|
Australia | AU$3.84 Billion |
|
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
XETRA:EBK
|
Germany | €51.00 Billion |
|
Ast Spacemobile Inc
NASDAQ:ASTS
|
USA | $924.88 Million |
|
Rollins Inc
NYSE:ROL
|
USA | $1.78 Billion |
|
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás
F:L3XC
|
Germany | €157.16 Billion |
|
Darden Restaurants Inc
NYSE:DRI
|
USA | $10.78 Billion |
|
T. Rowe Price Group Inc
NASDAQ:TROW
|
USA | $2.52 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