5 Most Indebted Companies in the World in 2022

In this article we are going to list the 5 most indebted companies in the world in 2022. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 22 most indebted companies in the world in 2022.

5. SoftBank Group

Total debt of the company in the latest financial year (in millions): $162,962

SoftBank Group is a Japanese conglomerate which is engaged in various sectors including energy, financial sector and technology. It is said to be the biggest technology-focused venture capital fund in the world with more than $100 billion in capital.

4. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

Total debt of the company in the latest financial year (in millions): $177,930

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is a telecommunications conglomerate and one of the direct descendants of Bell System. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is considered to be the largest wireless carrier in the United States and currently had 120.9 million subscribers towards the end of Q4 2020.

3. Volkswagen Group

Total debt of the company in the latest financial year (in millions): $192,539

Volkswagen sold around 11 million vehicles in 2019 and some of its biggest brands include Audi, Porsche, Bentley, SEAT, Skoda and Lamborghini.

2. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)

Total debt of the company in the latest financial year (in millions): $193,423

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) is the biggest company in Japan and one of the biggest automakers in the world. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) produces around 10 millions cars every year and reported around $245 billion in revenue in 2021. Some of the biggest brands of Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) include Toyota, Daihatsu and Lexus.

1. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)

Total debt of the company in the latest financial year (in millions): $199,956

Topping the list of the 22 most indebted companies in the world in 2022 with nearly $200 billion in total debt is AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).

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