Shell plc Total Liabilities
Shell plc total liabilities. Based on the latest financial reports, Shell plc (SHEL) has total liabilities worth GBX198.73 Billion GBX (≈ $24.18 Million USD) as of June 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. See SHEL defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Total Liabilities of Shell plc (1998–2025)
Total liabilities of Shell plc from 1998 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Shell plc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check SHEL asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Shell plc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Shell plc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd
SHG:600166
|
China | CN¥46.16 Billion |
|
Perfect World Co Ltd
SHE:002624
|
China | CN¥3.90 Billion |
|
Central Bank of India
NSE:CENTRALBK
|
India | Rs5.12 Trillion |
|
Xiangcai Co Ltd
SHG:600095
|
China | CN¥37.26 Billion |
|
Sinoma International Engineering Co Ltd
SHG:600970
|
China | CN¥38.90 Billion |
|
Shenzhen Suntak Circuit Technology Co Ltd
SHE:002815
|
China | CN¥3.71 Billion |
|
Knowles Cor
NYSE:KN
|
USA | $280.50 Million |
|
Posco ICT Company Ltd
KQ:022100
|
Korea | ₩327.74 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1998–2025)
This chart breaks down Shell plc'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 Shell plc assets under control.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Shell plc Total Liabilities Ratios Explained
Shell plc total liabilities ratios compare its liabilities with its current assets, cash and shareholder equity.
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | 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 | 1.09 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.52 | 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 Shell plc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Shell plc (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Shell plc from 1998 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX195.10 Billion ≈ $23.74 Million |
-5.95% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX207.44 Billion ≈ $25.24 Million |
-4.80% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX217.91 Billion ≈ $26.51 Million |
-12.99% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX250.43 Billion ≈ $30.47 Million |
+9.33% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX229.05 Billion ≈ $27.87 Million |
+3.77% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX220.73 Billion ≈ $26.86 Million |
+3.21% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX213.87 Billion ≈ $26.02 Million |
+8.75% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX196.66 Billion ≈ $23.93 Million |
-6.03% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX209.28 Billion ≈ $25.46 Million |
-6.05% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX222.76 Billion ≈ $27.10 Million |
+26.54% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX176.04 Billion ≈ $21.42 Million |
-2.38% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX180.33 Billion ≈ $21.94 Million |
+2.25% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX176.36 Billion ≈ $21.46 Million |
+1.29% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX174.11 Billion ≈ $21.18 Million |
-0.08% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX174.25 Billion ≈ $21.20 Million |
+0.85% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX172.78 Billion ≈ $21.02 Million |
+12.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX154.05 Billion ≈ $18.74 Million |
+0.33% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX153.53 Billion ≈ $18.68 Million |
+6.99% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX143.50 Billion ≈ $17.46 Million |
+19.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX120.33 Billion ≈ $14.64 Million |
-1.04% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX121.59 Billion ≈ $14.79 Million |
+26.58% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX96.06 Billion ≈ $11.69 Million |
+8.68% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX88.39 Billion ≈ $10.75 Million |
+2.96% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX85.85 Billion ≈ $10.45 Million |
+77.27% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX48.43 Billion ≈ $5.89 Million |
-22.55% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX62.53 Billion ≈ $7.61 Million |
+13.96% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX54.87 Billion ≈ $6.68 Million |
+4.70% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX52.41 Billion ≈ $6.38 Million |
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About Shell plc
Shell plc operates as an energy and petrochemical company in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the United States, and other parts of the Americas. It operates through the following segments: Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, and Renewables and Energy Solutions. The company explores for and extracts natural gas to produce liquefied natural gas or convert it into gas-to-liqu… Read more