WPP (CHIX:WPPL) Long-Term Debt: £4,114 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is WPP Long-Term Debt?

WPP CHIX:WPPL +1.80% 49 Long-Term Debt is £4,114 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WPPL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

WPP's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £4,114 Mil.

WPP's quarterly Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2024 (£3,744 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (£3,845 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 (£3,845 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£4,114 Mil).

WPP's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 (£3,775 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (£3,744 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (£3,744 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£4,114 Mil).

WPP  (CHIX:WPPl) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

WPP Long-Term Debt Related Terms

WPP Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WPP's Long-Term Debt can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

WPP Long-Term Debt Chart

WPP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
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WPP Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Long-Term Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,775.00 4,298.00 3,744.00 3,845.00 4,114.00
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of £4,114 Mil mean?
WPP (CHIX:WPPL) has a Long-Term Debt of £4,114 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is WPP's Long-Term Debt too high?
WPP's current Long-Term Debt is £4,114 Mil. Overall, WPP has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WPP's Long-Term Debt compare to APP and OMC?
WPP's Long-Term Debt of £4,114 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Long-Term Debt for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Long-Term Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. WPP's current Long-Term Debt is £4,114 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WPP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP (CHIX:WPPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.19, compared to a current price of £2.49 — trading 59.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is £4,114 Mil. WPP's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WPP (CHIX:WPPL), the current Long-Term Debt is £4,114 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is WPP (CHIX:WPPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.49 is trading 59.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.19. GuruFocus considers WPP to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WPPL:

  • Long-Term Debt: £4,114 Mil
  • GF Value™: £6.19 vs. price of £2.49 (59.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

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WPP Business Description

Address 18 Upper Ground, Sea Containers, London, GBR, SE1 9GL
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, WPP is the world's largest ad holding company based on annual revenue. Its services, which include traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, are provided worldwide, with over 70% of its revenue coming from more developed regions such as North America, the UK, and Western Europe. WPP is the largest media buying entity in the world.
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