Royal Bank of Canada (RY) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) has total liabilities worth CA$2.19 Trillion CAD (≈ $1.58 Trillion USD) as of October 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.
Royal Bank of Canada - Total Liabilities Trend (1993–2025)
This chart illustrates how Royal Bank of Canada's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See RY working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Royal Bank of Canada Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Royal Bank of Canada ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Morgan Stanley
SA:MSBR34
|
Brazil | R$1.25 Trillion |
|
LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Société Européenne
PA:MC
|
France | €74.70 Billion |
|
AstraZeneca PLC
MX:AZNN
|
Mexico | MX$65.36 Billion |
|
General Electric Company
SA:GEOO34
|
Brazil | R$110.15 Billion |
|
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd
SHG:601398
|
China | CN¥51.42 Trillion |
|
AstraZeneca PLC
NASDAQ:AZN
|
USA | $66.63 Billion |
|
Novartis AG
MX:NVSN
|
Mexico | MX$79.61 Billion |
|
Novartis AG ADR
NYSE:NVS
|
USA | $79.61 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1993–2025)
This chart breaks down Royal Bank of Canada'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 RY stock market capitalisation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.13 | 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 | 15.72 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.94 | 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 Royal Bank of Canada's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Royal Bank of Canada (1993–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Royal Bank of Canada from 1993 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | CA$2.19 Trillion ≈ $1.58 Trillion |
+6.92% |
| 2024-10-31 | CA$2.04 Trillion ≈ $1.48 Trillion |
+8.33% |
| 2023-10-31 | CA$1.89 Trillion ≈ $1.37 Trillion |
+4.32% |
| 2022-10-31 | CA$1.81 Trillion ≈ $1.31 Trillion |
+12.53% |
| 2021-10-31 | CA$1.61 Trillion ≈ $1.16 Trillion |
+4.54% |
| 2020-10-31 | CA$1.54 Trillion ≈ $1.11 Trillion |
+14.31% |
| 2019-10-31 | CA$1.35 Trillion ≈ $973.18 Billion |
+7.21% |
| 2018-10-31 | CA$1.25 Trillion ≈ $907.69 Billion |
+10.22% |
| 2017-10-31 | CA$1.14 Trillion ≈ $823.52 Billion |
+2.69% |
| 2016-10-31 | CA$1.11 Trillion ≈ $801.98 Billion |
+9.74% |
| 2015-10-31 | CA$1.01 Trillion ≈ $730.81 Billion |
+14.02% |
| 2014-10-31 | CA$886.05 Billion ≈ $640.95 Billion |
+9.32% |
| 2013-10-31 | CA$810.48 Billion ≈ $586.29 Billion |
+4.03% |
| 2012-10-31 | CA$779.07 Billion ≈ $563.57 Billion |
+10.03% |
| 2011-10-31 | CA$708.05 Billion ≈ $512.20 Billion |
+3.37% |
| 2010-10-31 | CA$685.00 Billion ≈ $495.52 Billion |
+11.20% |
| 2009-10-31 | CA$616.01 Billion ≈ $445.61 Billion |
-10.82% |
| 2008-10-31 | CA$690.73 Billion ≈ $499.66 Billion |
+20.25% |
| 2007-10-31 | CA$574.42 Billion ≈ $415.53 Billion |
+12.06% |
| 2006-10-31 | CA$512.58 Billion ≈ $370.80 Billion |
+14.56% |
| 2005-10-31 | CA$447.43 Billion ≈ $323.66 Billion |
+9.51% |
| 2004-10-31 | CA$408.58 Billion ≈ $295.56 Billion |
+6.88% |
| 2003-10-31 | CA$382.27 Billion ≈ $276.53 Billion |
+7.17% |
| 2002-10-31 | CA$356.70 Billion ≈ $258.03 Billion |
+5.03% |
| 2001-10-31 | CA$339.62 Billion ≈ $245.67 Billion |
+21.27% |
| 2000-10-31 | CA$280.05 Billion ≈ $202.59 Billion |
+7.35% |
| 1999-10-31 | CA$260.89 Billion ≈ $188.72 Billion |
-0.43% |
| 1998-10-31 | CA$262.01 Billion ≈ $189.53 Billion |
+11.79% |
| 1997-10-31 | CA$234.38 Billion ≈ $169.55 Billion |
+12.83% |
| 1996-10-31 | CA$207.74 Billion ≈ $150.27 Billion |
+18.97% |
| 1995-10-31 | CA$174.62 Billion ≈ $126.32 Billion |
+6.16% |
| 1994-10-31 | CA$164.49 Billion ≈ $118.99 Billion |
+4.82% |
| 1993-10-31 | CA$156.93 Billion ≈ $113.52 Billion |
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About Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada operates as a diversified financial service company worldwide. Its Personal Banking segment offers home equity financing, personal lending, chequing and savings accounts, private banking, auto financing, mutual funds, GICs, credit cards, and payment products and solutions. The company's Commercial Banking segments provides lending, deposit and transaction banking products and… Read more