Shell plc (SHEL) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Shell plc (SHEL) has total liabilities worth GBX205.99 Billion GBX (≈ $25.06 Million 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. Also explore how fast is Shell plc growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Shell plc - Total Liabilities Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Shell plc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See SHEL free cash flow generation to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
Shell plc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Shell plc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Yunnan Shennong Agricultural Industry Group Co Ltd
SHG:605296
|
China | CN¥1.94 Billion |
|
Freshworks Inc
NASDAQ:FRSH
|
USA | $570.06 Million |
|
KEYMED BIOSCIENCES -0001
F:64Z
|
Germany | €1.44 Billion |
|
Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable inf
SHG:600959
|
China | CN¥12.78 Billion |
|
Douzone Bizon Co Ltd
KO:012510
|
Korea | ₩498.17 Billion |
|
Headwater Exploration Inc
TO:HWX
|
Canada | CA$272.16 Million |
|
West African Resources Limited
F:W25
|
Germany | €957.40 Million |
|
GavYam Lands Corp Ltd
TA:GVYM
|
Israel | ILA12.32 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 full company profile including market capitalisation, see Shell plc market cap and net worth.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | 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 | 1.19 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.54 | 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