Sonoco Products Company (SON) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Sonoco Products Company (SON) has total liabilities worth $7.48 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.
Sonoco Products Company - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Sonoco Products Company's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Sonoco Products Company working capital to net assets to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Sonoco Products Company Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Sonoco Products Company ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Choice Hotels International Inc
NYSE:CHH
|
USA | $2.81 Billion |
|
Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet Co Ltd
SHE:000060
|
China | CN¥31.14 Billion |
|
Arkema SA
PA:AKE
|
France | €7.88 Billion |
|
Lantheus Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:LNTH
|
USA | $1.14 Billion |
|
Everdisplay Optronics Shanghai Co Ltd
SHG:688538
|
China | CN¥19.39 Billion |
|
Suzhou HYC Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688001
|
China | CN¥2.24 Billion |
|
Macy’s Inc
NYSE:M
|
USA | $11.38 Billion |
|
Grinm Advanced Materials Co Ltd
SHG:600206
|
China | CN¥2.69 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down Sonoco Products Company'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 Sonoco Products Company market cap and net worth.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | 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 | 2.09 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.68 | 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 Sonoco Products Company's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Sonoco Products Company (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Sonoco Products Company from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $7.53 Billion | -26.33% |
| 2024-12-31 | $10.22 Billion | +114.73% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.76 Billion | -4.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | $4.98 Billion | +54.49% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.22 Billion | -4.25% |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.37 Billion | +1.70% |
| 2019-12-31 | $3.31 Billion | +17.76% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.81 Billion | -0.58% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.83 Billion | +19.39% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.37 Billion | -4.78% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.49 Billion | -7.44% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.69 Billion | +19.22% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.25 Billion | -15.67% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.67 Billion | +4.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.56 Billion | +44.35% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.77 Billion | +5.43% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.68 Billion | -12.56% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.92 Billion | +1.31% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.90 Billion | +11.85% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.70 Billion | -1.21% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.72 Billion | -9.00% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.89 Billion | +25.36% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.51 Billion | -1.06% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.52 Billion | -1.64% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.55 Billion | +9.70% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.41 Billion | +1.10% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.40 Billion | +10.65% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | -5.02% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.33 Billion | -9.46% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.47 Billion | +22.57% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.20 Billion | +19.32% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.00 Billion | +9.17% |
| 1993-12-31 | $918.70 Million | +34.20% |
| 1992-12-31 | $684.60 Million | +19.35% |
| 1991-12-31 | $573.60 Million | -4.53% |
| 1990-12-31 | $600.80 Million | +24.26% |
| 1989-12-31 | $483.50 Million | -7.55% |
| 1988-12-31 | $523.00 Million | +5.08% |
| 1987-12-31 | $497.70 Million | +119.64% |
| 1986-12-31 | $226.60 Million | +10.48% |
| 1985-12-31 | $205.10 Million | -- |
About Sonoco Products Company
Sonoco Products Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells various engineered and sustainable packaging products in the United States, Europe, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging. The Consumer Packaging segment offers round and shaped rigid paper, steel, and … Read more