BASF SE Total Liabilities
BASF SE total liabilities. Based on the latest financial reports, BASF SE (BASA) has total liabilities worth €41.84 Billion EUR (≈ $48.91 Billion USD) as of December 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. Check BASA asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Total Liabilities of BASF SE (2016–2025)
Total liabilities of BASF SE from 2016 to 2025. This chart illustrates how BASF SE's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data.
BASF SE Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of BASF SE ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
PayPal Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:PYPL
|
USA | $62.92 Billion |
|
Ambev SA ADR
NYSE:ABEV
|
USA | $51.94 Billion |
|
CITIC Securities Co Ltd
SHG:600030
|
China | CN¥1.90 Trillion |
|
HOLCIM NEW(U.ADR)1/5/SF2
F:HLB
|
Germany | €17.52 Billion |
|
eBay Inc
NASDAQ:EBAY
|
USA | $13.27 Billion |
|
Ventas Inc
NYSE:VTR
|
USA | $14.44 Billion |
|
CTBC Financial Holding Co Ltd
TW:2891
|
Taiwan | NT$8.78 Trillion |
Liability Composition Analysis (2016–2025)
This chart breaks down BASF SE'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 complete balance sheet picture, see BASF SE asset portfolio.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
BASF SE Total Liabilities Ratios Explained
BASF SE total liabilities ratios compare its liabilities with its current assets, cash and shareholder equity.
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.93 | 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 | 1.26 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.55 | 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 BASF SE's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for BASF SE (2016–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of BASF SE from 2016 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €41.84 Billion ≈ $48.91 Billion |
-3.89% |
| 2024-12-31 | €43.53 Billion ≈ $50.89 Billion |
+6.83% |
| 2023-12-31 | €40.75 Billion ≈ $47.64 Billion |
-6.43% |
| 2022-12-31 | €43.55 Billion ≈ $50.91 Billion |
-3.87% |
| 2021-12-31 | €45.30 Billion ≈ $52.96 Billion |
-1.29% |
| 2020-12-31 | €45.89 Billion ≈ $53.65 Billion |
+2.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | €44.60 Billion ≈ $52.14 Billion |
-11.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | €50.45 Billion ≈ $58.98 Billion |
+14.62% |
| 2017-12-31 | €44.01 Billion ≈ $51.45 Billion |
+0.19% |
| 2016-12-31 | €43.93 Billion ≈ $51.36 Billion |
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About BASF SE
BASF SE operates as a chemical company worldwide. It operates through six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. The Chemicals segment provides petrochemicals and intermediates. The Materials segment offers advanced materials and their precursors for applications and systems comprising isocyanates, polyamides, and … Read more