Ecolab Inc
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four reportable segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Global Pest Elimination. The Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sani… Read more
Ecolab Inc (ECL) - Total Liabilities
Latest total liabilities as of September 2025: $14.14 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Ecolab Inc (ECL) has total liabilities worth $14.14 Billion USD as of September 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.
Ecolab Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Ecolab Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total liabilities.
Ecolab Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Ecolab Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
3M Company
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|
USA | $32.99 Billion |
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EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme
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|
USA | $24.39 Billion |
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Quanta Services Inc
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|
USA | $14.34 Billion |
|
Bank of China Ltd H
PINK:BACHF
|
USA | $34.31 Trillion |
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
PINK:SMFNF
|
USA | $301.21 Trillion |
|
NetEase Inc
NASDAQ:NTES
|
USA | $56.35 Billion |
|
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
TW:2317
|
Taiwan | NT$3.07 Trillion |
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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
NYSE:PBR-A
|
USA | $141.67 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2024)
This chart breaks down Ecolab Inc'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 | 1.70 | 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 | 0.47 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 1.46 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.59 | 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 Ecolab Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Ecolab Inc (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Ecolab Inc from 1985 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $13.60 Billion | -1.28% |
| 2023-12-31 | $13.77 Billion | -3.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | $14.21 Billion | +1.81% |
| 2021-12-31 | $13.95 Billion | +17.01% |
| 2020-12-31 | $11.92 Billion | -1.80% |
| 2019-12-31 | $12.14 Billion | +1.02% |
| 2018-12-31 | $12.02 Billion | -2.06% |
| 2017-12-31 | $12.27 Billion | +8.05% |
| 2016-12-31 | $11.36 Billion | -2.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | $11.66 Billion | -3.50% |
| 2014-12-31 | $12.08 Billion | -1.17% |
| 2013-12-31 | $12.23 Billion | +7.14% |
| 2012-12-31 | $11.41 Billion | -8.70% |
| 2011-12-31 | $12.50 Billion | +356.33% |
| 2010-12-31 | $2.74 Billion | -9.04% |
| 2009-12-31 | $3.01 Billion | -5.46% |
| 2008-12-31 | $3.19 Billion | +14.29% |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.79 Billion | +1.75% |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.74 Billion | +27.55% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.15 Billion | -0.29% |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.15 Billion | +11.39% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.93 Billion | +8.70% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.78 Billion | +8.15% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.64 Billion | +71.85% |
| 2000-12-31 | $957.00 Million | +16.16% |
| 1999-12-31 | $823.90 Million | +5.56% |
| 1998-12-31 | $780.50 Million | -9.73% |
| 1997-12-31 | $864.60 Million | +25.60% |
| 1996-12-31 | $688.40 Million | +13.94% |
| 1995-12-31 | $604.20 Million | +8.16% |
| 1994-12-31 | $558.60 Million | +14.40% |
| 1993-12-31 | $488.30 Million | -0.12% |
| 1992-12-31 | $488.90 Million | -21.61% |
| 1991-12-31 | $623.70 Million | +31.75% |
| 1990-12-31 | $473.40 Million | -10.22% |
| 1989-12-31 | $527.30 Million | +3.39% |
| 1988-12-31 | $510.00 Million | -9.69% |
| 1987-12-31 | $564.70 Million | +164.50% |
| 1985-12-31 | $213.50 Million | -- |