International Business Machines (IBM) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, International Business Machines (IBM) has total liabilities worth $123.17 Billion 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.
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. See International Business Machines (IBM) working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Shell PLC ADR
NYSE:SHEL
|
USA | $206.00 Billion |
|
Qualcomm Incorporated
NASDAQ:QCOM
|
USA | $29.86 Billion |
|
Goldman Sachs Group Inc
NYSE:GS
|
USA | $1.68 Trillion |
|
CHINA CON.BANK ADR/20 YC1
F:C6TB
|
Germany | €43.36 Trillion |
|
BHP Group Ltd
AU:BHP
|
Australia | AU$60.59 Billion |
|
BHP Group
MX:BHPN
|
Mexico | MX$60.55 Billion |
|
PetroChina Co Ltd Class A
SHG:601857
|
China | CN¥1.10 Trillion |
|
Foxconn Industrial Internet Co Ltd
SHG:601138
|
China | CN¥280.63 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. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see International Business Machines (IBM) total market value.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.80 | 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 | 3.74 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.79 | 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