Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment offers toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspi… Read more
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) - Total Liabilities
Latest total liabilities as of December 2025: $15.96 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) has total liabilities worth $15.96 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.
Colgate-Palmolive Company - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Colgate-Palmolive Company's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total liabilities.
Colgate-Palmolive Company Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Colgate-Palmolive Company ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
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Republic Services Inc
NYSE:RSG
|
USA | $22.40 Billion |
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Rolls Royce Holdings plc
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|
USA | $35.51 Billion |
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Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A
PINK:IITSF
|
USA | $894.17 Billion |
|
Investor AB ser. B
PINK:IVSBF
|
USA | $148.91 Billion |
|
Keyence
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|
USA | $1.16 Billion |
|
Aon PLC
NYSE:AON
|
USA | $41.24 Billion |
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Suncor Energy Inc
NYSE:SU
|
USA | $44.75 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down Colgate-Palmolive Company'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.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.00 | 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 | 0.22 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 295.65 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.98 | 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 Colgate-Palmolive Company's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Colgate-Palmolive Company (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Colgate-Palmolive Company from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $15.96 Billion | +2.99% |
| 2024-12-31 | $15.50 Billion | +0.43% |
| 2023-12-31 | $15.44 Billion | +3.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | $14.93 Billion | +6.08% |
| 2021-12-31 | $14.07 Billion | -5.06% |
| 2020-12-31 | $14.82 Billion | +2.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | $14.48 Billion | +21.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | $11.96 Billion | -3.77% |
| 2017-12-31 | $12.43 Billion | +2.70% |
| 2016-12-31 | $12.11 Billion | +0.87% |
| 2015-12-31 | $12.00 Billion | -0.60% |
| 2014-12-31 | $12.07 Billion | +6.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | $11.34 Billion | +3.05% |
| 2012-12-31 | $11.00 Billion | +8.06% |
| 2011-12-31 | $10.18 Billion | +21.88% |
| 2010-12-31 | $8.36 Billion | +6.07% |
| 2009-12-31 | $7.88 Billion | -2.24% |
| 2008-12-31 | $8.06 Billion | +4.42% |
| 2007-12-31 | $7.72 Billion | -0.14% |
| 2006-12-31 | $7.73 Billion | +7.97% |
| 2005-12-31 | $7.16 Billion | -0.13% |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.17 Billion | +8.72% |
| 2003-12-31 | $6.59 Billion | -2.16% |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.74 Billion | +9.75% |
| 2001-12-31 | $6.14 Billion | +6.12% |
| 2000-12-31 | $5.78 Billion | +3.49% |
| 1999-12-31 | $5.59 Billion | -0.18% |
| 1998-12-31 | $5.60 Billion | +4.47% |
| 1997-12-31 | $5.36 Billion | -8.65% |
| 1996-12-31 | $5.87 Billion | -1.59% |
| 1995-12-31 | $5.96 Billion | +38.04% |
| 1994-12-31 | $4.32 Billion | +11.15% |
| 1993-12-31 | $3.89 Billion | +38.09% |
| 1992-12-31 | $2.81 Billion | +6.43% |
| 1991-12-31 | $2.64 Billion | -5.37% |
| 1990-12-31 | $2.79 Billion | +15.79% |
| 1989-12-31 | $2.41 Billion | +16.05% |
| 1988-12-31 | $2.08 Billion | -9.55% |
| 1987-12-31 | $2.30 Billion | +22.39% |
| 1986-12-31 | $1.88 Billion | -2.14% |
| 1985-12-31 | $1.92 Billion | -- |