Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) has total liabilities worth CA$39.12 Billion CAD (≈ $28.30 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.
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd - Total Liabilities Trend (1997–2025)
This chart illustrates how Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd current assets vs equity to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
CSX Corporation
NASDAQ:CSX
|
USA | $30.65 Billion |
|
National Australia Bank Ltd
AU:NAB
|
Australia | AU$1.05 Trillion |
|
ASE Industrial Holding Co Ltd
TW:3711
|
Taiwan | NT$576.38 Billion |
|
United Parcel Service Inc
NYSE:UPS
|
USA | $56.84 Billion |
|
Howmet Aerospace Inc
NYSE:HWM
|
USA | $6.03 Billion |
|
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
NYSE:MRSH
|
USA | $43.40 Billion |
|
Zurich Insurance Group AG
SW:ZURN
|
Switzerland | CHF424.67 Billion |
|
State Bank of India
F:SID
|
Germany | €72.70 Trillion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1997–2025)
This chart breaks down Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd'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 CP company net worth.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | 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 | 0.03 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 0.85 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.46 | 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 Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd from 1997 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$39.12 Billion ≈ $28.30 Billion |
-0.99% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$39.51 Billion ≈ $28.58 Billion |
+4.04% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$37.98 Billion ≈ $27.47 Billion |
+8.95% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$34.86 Billion ≈ $25.22 Billion |
+0.99% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$34.52 Billion ≈ $24.97 Billion |
+109.21% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$16.50 Billion ≈ $11.94 Billion |
+6.48% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$15.49 Billion ≈ $11.21 Billion |
+4.48% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$14.83 Billion ≈ $10.73 Billion |
+7.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$13.82 Billion ≈ $10.00 Billion |
-6.90% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$14.85 Billion ≈ $10.74 Billion |
+0.06% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$14.84 Billion ≈ $10.74 Billion |
+30.83% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$11.34 Billion ≈ $8.21 Billion |
+13.86% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$9.96 Billion ≈ $7.21 Billion |
+3.46% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$9.63 Billion ≈ $6.97 Billion |
+1.79% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$9.46 Billion ≈ $6.84 Billion |
+6.89% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$8.85 Billion ≈ $6.40 Billion |
-12.35% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$10.10 Billion ≈ $7.30 Billion |
+6.56% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$9.48 Billion ≈ $6.86 Billion |
+19.85% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$7.91 Billion ≈ $5.72 Billion |
+20.55% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$6.56 Billion ≈ $4.74 Billion |
+0.81% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$6.51 Billion ≈ $4.71 Billion |
-0.16% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$6.52 Billion ≈ $4.71 Billion |
+3.75% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$6.28 Billion ≈ $4.54 Billion |
+0.12% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$6.27 Billion ≈ $4.54 Billion |
-6.57% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$6.72 Billion ≈ $4.86 Billion |
+28.03% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$5.25 Billion ≈ $3.79 Billion |
-6.77% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$5.63 Billion ≈ $4.07 Billion |
+9.69% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$5.13 Billion ≈ $3.71 Billion |
+2.56% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$5.00 Billion ≈ $3.62 Billion |
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About Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates a transcontinental freight railway in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The transports bulk commodities, including grain, coal, potash, fertilizers, and sulphur; merchandise freight, such as forest products, energy, chemicals and plastics, metals, minerals, consumer products, and automotive; and intermoda… Read more