International Business Machines (IBM) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, International Business Machines (IBM) has total liabilities worth $117.56 Billion 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. Explore International Business Machines long-term investment allocation to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
International Business Machines - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how International Business Machines's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of International Business Machines.
International Business Machines Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of International Business Machines ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Toyota Motor Corporation
MX:TMN
|
Mexico | MX$64.41 Trillion |
|
MediaTek Inc
TW:2454
|
Taiwan | NT$340.33 Billion |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
NYSE:TMO
|
USA | $52.00 Billion |
|
Nestlé S.A
F:NESM
|
Germany | €101.08 Billion |
|
BHP Group
MX:BHPN
|
Mexico | MX$60.55 Billion |
|
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
XETRA:SIE
|
Germany | €92.39 Billion |
|
BHP Group Ltd
AU:BHP
|
Australia | AU$60.59 Billion |
|
Novartis AG
SW:NOVN
|
Switzerland | CHF79.84 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down International Business Machines'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. See IBM net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | 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 | 3.41 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.77 | 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 International Business Machines's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for International Business Machines (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of International Business Machines from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $119.14 Billion | +8.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | $109.78 Billion | -2.53% |
| 2023-12-31 | $112.63 Billion | +7.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | $105.22 Billion | -6.89% |
| 2021-12-31 | $113.00 Billion | -16.44% |
| 2020-12-31 | $135.25 Billion | +3.08% |
| 2019-12-31 | $131.20 Billion | +23.25% |
| 2018-12-31 | $106.45 Billion | -1.10% |
| 2017-12-31 | $107.63 Billion | +8.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | $99.08 Billion | +3.13% |
| 2015-12-31 | $96.07 Billion | -8.95% |
| 2014-12-31 | $105.52 Billion | +2.15% |
| 2013-12-31 | $103.29 Billion | +3.06% |
| 2012-12-31 | $100.23 Billion | +4.19% |
| 2011-12-31 | $96.20 Billion | +6.56% |
| 2010-12-31 | $90.28 Billion | +4.65% |
| 2009-12-31 | $86.27 Billion | -10.19% |
| 2008-12-31 | $96.06 Billion | +4.46% |
| 2007-12-31 | $91.96 Billion | +23.06% |
| 2006-12-31 | $74.73 Billion | +2.86% |
| 2005-12-31 | $72.65 Billion | -8.54% |
| 2004-12-31 | $79.44 Billion | +3.71% |
| 2003-12-31 | $76.59 Billion | +3.92% |
| 2002-12-31 | $73.70 Billion | +13.92% |
| 2001-12-31 | $64.70 Billion | -4.47% |
| 2000-12-31 | $67.72 Billion | +1.11% |
| 1999-12-31 | $66.98 Billion | +0.48% |
| 1998-12-31 | $66.67 Billion | +8.08% |
| 1997-12-31 | $61.68 Billion | +3.66% |
| 1996-12-31 | $59.50 Billion | +2.83% |
| 1995-12-31 | $57.87 Billion | +0.33% |
| 1994-12-31 | $57.68 Billion | -6.02% |
| 1993-12-31 | $61.38 Billion | +3.88% |
| 1992-12-31 | $59.08 Billion | +6.52% |
| 1991-12-31 | $55.47 Billion | +23.99% |
| 1990-12-31 | $44.74 Billion | +14.05% |
| 1989-12-31 | $39.23 Billion | +16.99% |
| 1988-12-31 | $33.53 Billion | +31.87% |
| 1987-12-31 | $25.43 Billion | +8.47% |
| 1986-12-31 | $23.44 Billion | +13.54% |
| 1985-12-31 | $20.64 Billion | -- |
About International Business Machines
International Business Machines Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated solutions and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing segments. The Software segment offers hybrid cloud and AI platforms that allow clients to realize their digital and AI transformations … Read more