Volkswagen AG (VOW) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Volkswagen AG (VOW) has total liabilities worth €475.07 Billion EUR (≈ $555.41 Billion USD) as of March 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.
Volkswagen AG - Total Liabilities Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how Volkswagen AG's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Volkswagen AG working capital to net assets to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Volkswagen AG Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Volkswagen AG ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
CSL Ltd
AU:CSL
|
Australia | AU$18.06 Billion |
|
Malayan Banking Bhd
KLSE:1155
|
Malaysia | RM971.39 Billion |
|
VOLKSWAGEN ADR 1/10/O.N.
F:VOWA
|
Germany | €441.41 Billion |
|
Samsung SDI
KO:006400
|
Korea | ₩18.70 Trillion |
|
Coal India Limited
NSE:COALINDIA
|
India | Rs1.59 Trillion |
|
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
NASDAQ:KMB
|
USA | $15.57 Billion |
|
China Pacific Insurance Group Co Ltd
SHG:601601
|
China | CN¥2.76 Trillion |
|
Samsung Biologics Co Ltd
KO:207940
|
Korea | ₩6.16 Trillion |
Liability Composition Analysis (2000–2025)
This chart breaks down Volkswagen 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 Volkswagen AG.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | 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 | 2.70 | 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 Volkswagen AG's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Volkswagen AG (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Volkswagen AG from 2000 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €477.01 Billion ≈ $557.68 Billion |
+9.36% |
| 2024-12-31 | €436.17 Billion ≈ $509.93 Billion |
+6.27% |
| 2023-12-31 | €410.43 Billion ≈ $479.83 Billion |
+6.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | €385.69 Billion ≈ $450.91 Billion |
+0.84% |
| 2021-12-31 | €382.45 Billion ≈ $447.13 Billion |
+3.83% |
| 2020-12-31 | €368.33 Billion ≈ $430.62 Billion |
+1.07% |
| 2019-12-31 | €364.42 Billion ≈ $426.05 Billion |
+6.93% |
| 2018-12-31 | €340.81 Billion ≈ $398.45 Billion |
+8.85% |
| 2017-12-31 | €313.12 Billion ≈ $366.06 Billion |
-1.17% |
| 2016-12-31 | €316.82 Billion ≈ $370.40 Billion |
+7.89% |
| 2015-12-31 | €293.67 Billion ≈ $343.33 Billion |
+12.51% |
| 2014-12-31 | €261.02 Billion ≈ $305.16 Billion |
+11.41% |
| 2013-12-31 | €234.30 Billion ≈ $273.92 Billion |
+2.98% |
| 2012-12-31 | €227.52 Billion ≈ $266.00 Billion |
+19.63% |
| 2011-12-31 | €190.18 Billion ≈ $222.34 Billion |
+26.21% |
| 2010-12-31 | €150.68 Billion ≈ $176.16 Billion |
+7.82% |
| 2009-12-31 | €139.75 Billion ≈ $163.38 Billion |
+7.06% |
| 2008-12-31 | €130.53 Billion ≈ $152.60 Billion |
+15.09% |
| 2007-12-31 | €113.42 Billion ≈ $132.60 Billion |
+3.44% |
| 2006-12-31 | €109.64 Billion ≈ $128.19 Billion |
+0.19% |
| 2005-12-31 | €109.43 Billion ≈ $127.94 Billion |
+4.30% |
| 2004-12-31 | €104.92 Billion ≈ $122.66 Billion |
+11.28% |
| 2003-12-31 | €94.28 Billion ≈ $110.23 Billion |
+11.97% |
| 2002-12-31 | €84.20 Billion ≈ $98.44 Billion |
+4.76% |
| 2001-12-31 | €80.38 Billion ≈ $93.97 Billion |
+12.97% |
| 2000-12-31 | €71.14 Billion ≈ $83.18 Billion |
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About Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen AG manufactures automobiles and commercial vehicles in Europe, Germany, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles; Commercial Vehicles; and Financial Services. The Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles segment develops vehicles, engines and motors, vehicle software, and ve… Read more