Ecolab Inc (ECL) - Total Liabilities
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. Explore Ecolab Inc operating cash flow efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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. Check Ecolab Inc liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Ecolab Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Ecolab Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
ING Groep NV
AS:INGA
|
Netherlands | €1.00 Trillion |
|
Vale SA ADR
NYSE:VALE
|
USA | $48.86 Billion |
|
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
NYSE:HLT
|
USA | $22.12 Billion |
|
Investor AB ser. B
ST:INVE-B
|
Sweden | Skr148.91 Billion |
|
CN YANGT.PWR GDR REG S/A
F:CYZB
|
Germany | €349.23 Billion |
|
ING Groep N.V
F:INNA
|
Germany | €1.00 Trillion |
|
America Movil SAB de CV ADR
NYSE:AMX
|
USA | $1.37 Trillion |
|
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
NASDAQ:MRVL
|
USA | $7.52 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. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of Ecolab Inc.
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 | -- |
About 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