Empire Company Limited (EMP-A) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Empire Company Limited (EMP-A) has total liabilities worth CA$12.03 Billion CAD (≈ $8.70 Billion USD) as of January 2026. 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.
Empire Company Limited - Total Liabilities Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Empire Company Limited's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See EMP-A working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Empire Company Limited Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Empire Company Limited ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Temenos Group AG
SW:TEMN
|
Switzerland | CHF1.77 Billion |
|
Golar LNG Limited
NASDAQ:GLNG
|
USA | $3.26 Billion |
|
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg
NASDAQ:OLLI
|
USA | $1.07 Billion |
|
GEM CO. LTD SP.GDR/10 A
F:3730
|
Germany | €48.41 Billion |
|
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd
TO:TVE
|
Canada | CA$1.64 Billion |
|
CSN Mineração S.A
SA:CMIN3
|
Brazil | R$26.79 Billion |
|
Faw Car Co Ltd
SHE:000800
|
China | CN¥55.95 Billion |
|
Bluestar Adisseo Co
SHG:600299
|
China | CN¥8.23 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1996–2025)
This chart breaks down Empire Company Limited'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 Empire Company Limited market capitalisation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.80 | 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 | 2.45 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.70 | 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 Empire Company Limited's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Empire Company Limited (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Empire Company Limited from 1996 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | CA$11.47 Billion ≈ $8.30 Billion |
+1.36% |
| 2024-04-30 | CA$11.32 Billion ≈ $8.19 Billion |
+1.56% |
| 2023-04-30 | CA$11.15 Billion ≈ $8.06 Billion |
-2.73% |
| 2022-04-30 | CA$11.46 Billion ≈ $8.29 Billion |
+7.34% |
| 2021-04-30 | CA$10.68 Billion ≈ $7.72 Billion |
+0.54% |
| 2020-04-30 | CA$10.62 Billion ≈ $7.68 Billion |
+92.39% |
| 2019-04-30 | CA$5.52 Billion ≈ $3.99 Billion |
+12.82% |
| 2018-04-30 | CA$4.89 Billion ≈ $3.54 Billion |
-2.01% |
| 2017-04-30 | CA$4.99 Billion ≈ $3.61 Billion |
-8.48% |
| 2016-04-30 | CA$5.46 Billion ≈ $3.95 Billion |
+0.58% |
| 2015-04-30 | CA$5.42 Billion ≈ $3.92 Billion |
-16.59% |
| 2014-04-30 | CA$6.50 Billion ≈ $4.70 Billion |
+92.13% |
| 2013-04-30 | CA$3.38 Billion ≈ $2.45 Billion |
-2.80% |
| 2012-04-30 | CA$3.48 Billion ≈ $2.52 Billion |
+6.45% |
| 2011-04-30 | CA$3.27 Billion ≈ $2.37 Billion |
+0.32% |
| 2010-04-30 | CA$3.26 Billion ≈ $2.36 Billion |
+2.67% |
| 2009-04-30 | CA$3.18 Billion ≈ $2.30 Billion |
-3.39% |
| 2008-04-30 | CA$3.29 Billion ≈ $2.38 Billion |
+31.52% |
| 2007-04-30 | CA$2.50 Billion ≈ $1.81 Billion |
-0.06% |
| 2006-04-30 | CA$2.50 Billion ≈ $1.81 Billion |
-6.12% |
| 2005-04-30 | CA$2.66 Billion ≈ $1.93 Billion |
+4.10% |
| 2004-04-30 | CA$2.56 Billion ≈ $1.85 Billion |
+0.36% |
| 2003-04-30 | CA$2.55 Billion ≈ $1.84 Billion |
+0.35% |
| 2002-04-30 | CA$2.54 Billion ≈ $1.84 Billion |
-7.00% |
| 2001-04-30 | CA$2.73 Billion ≈ $1.98 Billion |
-16.07% |
| 2000-04-30 | CA$3.26 Billion ≈ $2.36 Billion |
+8.56% |
| 1999-04-30 | CA$3.00 Billion ≈ $2.17 Billion |
+122.33% |
| 1998-04-30 | CA$1.35 Billion ≈ $975.77 Million |
+2.37% |
| 1997-04-30 | CA$1.32 Billion ≈ $953.20 Million |
+5.31% |
| 1996-04-30 | CA$1.25 Billion ≈ $905.10 Million |
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About Empire Company Limited
Empire Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food retail and related real estate businesses in Canada. It operates through two segments, Food Retailing, and Investments and Other Operations. The company owns, affiliates, and franchises retail stores under the Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Farm Boy, Longo's, and Lawtons Drugs brands; operates gro… Read more