Deutsche Post AG (DHL) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Deutsche Post AG (DHL) has total liabilities worth €46.91 Billion EUR (≈ $54.85 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.
Deutsche Post AG - Total Liabilities Trend (1997–2024)
This chart illustrates how Deutsche Post AG's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See working capital position of Deutsche Post AG to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Deutsche Post AG Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Deutsche Post AG ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Suzhou TFC Optical Communication Co Ltd
SHE:300394
|
China | CN¥995.17 Million |
|
PING AN INSURANC.H ADR/2
F:PZXB
|
Germany | €12.74 Trillion |
|
Bank of China Limited
F:W8V
|
Germany | €36.35 Trillion |
|
Vingroup JSC
VN:VIC
|
Vietnam | ₫1024.99 Trillion |
|
AB Volvo (publ)
ST:VOLV-B
|
Sweden | Skr491.70 Billion |
|
MPLX LP
NYSE:MPLX
|
USA | $28.48 Billion |
|
National Bank of Canada
TO:NA
|
Canada | CA$572.65 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1997–2024)
This chart breaks down Deutsche Post AG'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 market value of Deutsche Post AG.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | 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 | 0.17 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 2.18 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.68 | 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 Deutsche Post AG's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Deutsche Post AG (1997–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Deutsche Post AG from 1997 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €45.66 Billion ≈ $53.39 Billion |
+3.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | €43.94 Billion ≈ $51.37 Billion |
-1.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | €44.58 Billion ≈ $52.11 Billion |
+1.09% |
| 2021-12-31 | €44.09 Billion ≈ $51.55 Billion |
+6.95% |
| 2020-12-31 | €41.23 Billion ≈ $48.20 Billion |
+9.14% |
| 2019-12-31 | €37.78 Billion ≈ $44.17 Billion |
+3.22% |
| 2018-12-31 | €36.60 Billion ≈ $42.79 Billion |
+42.02% |
| 2017-12-31 | €25.77 Billion ≈ $30.13 Billion |
-4.36% |
| 2016-12-31 | €26.95 Billion ≈ $31.50 Billion |
+1.39% |
| 2015-12-31 | €26.57 Billion ≈ $31.07 Billion |
-3.01% |
| 2014-12-31 | €27.40 Billion ≈ $32.03 Billion |
+7.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | €25.43 Billion ≈ $29.73 Billion |
+15.82% |
| 2012-12-31 | €21.96 Billion ≈ $25.67 Billion |
-19.30% |
| 2011-12-31 | €27.21 Billion ≈ $31.81 Billion |
+0.52% |
| 2010-12-31 | €27.07 Billion ≈ $31.64 Billion |
+2.27% |
| 2009-12-31 | €26.46 Billion ≈ $30.94 Billion |
-89.54% |
| 2008-12-31 | €253.11 Billion ≈ $295.91 Billion |
+14.22% |
| 2007-12-31 | €221.61 Billion ≈ $259.08 Billion |
+8.77% |
| 2006-12-31 | €203.75 Billion ≈ $238.20 Billion |
+27.86% |
| 2005-12-31 | €159.35 Billion ≈ $186.30 Billion |
+10.26% |
| 2004-12-31 | €144.53 Billion ≈ $168.97 Billion |
-2.85% |
| 2003-12-31 | €148.77 Billion ≈ $173.93 Billion |
-5.58% |
| 2002-12-31 | €157.55 Billion ≈ $184.19 Billion |
+4.10% |
| 2001-12-31 | €151.34 Billion ≈ $176.93 Billion |
+3.52% |
| 2000-12-31 | €146.20 Billion ≈ $170.92 Billion |
+96.48% |
| 1999-12-31 | €74.41 Billion ≈ $86.99 Billion |
+752141.05% |
| 1998-12-31 | €9.89 Million ≈ $11.56 Million |
+20.52% |
| 1997-12-31 | €8.21 Million ≈ $9.60 Million |
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About Deutsche Post AG
Deutsche Post AG operates as a mail and logistics company in Germany, rest of Europe, the Americas, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through five segments: Express; Global Forwarding, Freight; Supply Chain; eCommerce; and Post & Parcel Germany. The Express segment offers time-definite courier and express services to business and private customers. The Global For… Read more