Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has total liabilities worth $21.30 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. Explore SHW operating cash flow to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Sherwin-Williams Co - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Sherwin-Williams Co's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check SHW asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Sherwin-Williams Co Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Sherwin-Williams Co ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Lloyds Banking Group plc
MX:LYGN
|
Mexico | MX$896.21 Billion |
|
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
F:ICK
|
Germany | €48.18 Trillion |
|
Suncor Energy Inc
TO:SU
|
Canada | CA$44.79 Billion |
|
Mondelez International Inc
NASDAQ:MDLZ
|
USA | $45.60 Billion |
|
Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited
F:NVAW
|
Germany | €57.40 Billion |
|
AXA SA
PA:CS
|
France | €588.98 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down Sherwin-Williams Co'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 Sherwin-Williams Co stock valuation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | 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 | 0.03 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 4.63 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.82 | 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 Sherwin-Williams Co's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Sherwin-Williams Co (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Sherwin-Williams Co from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $21.30 Billion | +8.79% |
| 2024-12-31 | $19.58 Billion | +1.78% |
| 2023-12-31 | $19.24 Billion | -1.30% |
| 2022-12-31 | $19.49 Billion | +6.93% |
| 2021-12-31 | $18.23 Billion | +8.57% |
| 2020-12-31 | $16.79 Billion | +2.55% |
| 2019-12-31 | $16.37 Billion | +6.29% |
| 2018-12-31 | $15.40 Billion | -5.22% |
| 2017-12-31 | $16.25 Billion | +233.43% |
| 2016-12-31 | $4.87 Billion | -0.75% |
| 2015-12-31 | $4.91 Billion | +4.43% |
| 2014-12-31 | $4.70 Billion | +2.06% |
| 2013-12-31 | $4.61 Billion | +3.71% |
| 2012-12-31 | $4.44 Billion | +19.68% |
| 2011-12-31 | $3.71 Billion | +4.29% |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.56 Billion | +25.66% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.83 Billion | +0.81% |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.81 Billion | -8.45% |
| 2007-12-31 | $3.07 Billion | +2.23% |
| 2006-12-31 | $3.00 Billion | +13.80% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.64 Billion | +0.59% |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.62 Billion | +17.96% |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.22 Billion | +6.38% |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.09 Billion | -2.32% |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.14 Billion | -6.08% |
| 2000-12-31 | $2.28 Billion | -2.38% |
| 1999-12-31 | $2.33 Billion | -0.65% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.35 Billion | -3.85% |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.44 Billion | +53.36% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.59 Billion | +71.52% |
| 1995-12-31 | $929.00 Million | +2.23% |
| 1994-12-31 | $908.70 Million | +3.09% |
| 1993-12-31 | $881.50 Million | +6.97% |
| 1992-12-31 | $824.10 Million | +10.78% |
| 1991-12-31 | $743.90 Million | +0.43% |
| 1990-12-31 | $740.70 Million | +4.71% |
| 1989-12-31 | $707.40 Million | +7.61% |
| 1988-12-31 | $657.40 Million | +11.37% |
| 1987-12-31 | $590.30 Million | -9.74% |
| 1986-12-31 | $654.00 Million | +10.77% |
| 1985-12-31 | $590.40 Million | -- |
About Sherwin-Williams Co
The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. It operates through three segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. The Paint Stores Group segment offers architectural paint and coatings; protective and marin… Read more