ABB Ltd (ABBN) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, ABB Ltd (ABBN) has total liabilities worth CHF28.24 Billion CHF (≈ $35.70 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. Also explore how fast is ABB Ltd growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
ABB Ltd - Total Liabilities Trend (1999–2025)
This chart illustrates how ABB Ltd's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See ABBN FCF generation index to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
ABB Ltd Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of ABB Ltd ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Anheuser Busch Inbev SA NV
BR:ABI
|
Belgium | €121.09 Billion |
|
Iberdrola S.A.
MC:IBE
|
Spain | €97.34 Billion |
|
Walt Disney Company DRC
BA:DISN
|
Argentina | AR$88.08 Billion |
|
Bank of Montreal
TO:BMO
|
Canada | CA$1.37 Trillion |
|
FAST RETAIL.CO.SP.HDR 1
F:FR7H
|
Germany | €1.59 Trillion |
|
Enbridge Inc
TO:ENB
|
Canada | CA$222.89 Billion |
|
Prologis Inc
NYSE:PLD
|
USA | $40.97 Billion |
|
SCHNEIDER ELECTR.ADR/1/5
F:SNDB
|
Germany | €38.05 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1999–2025)
This chart breaks down ABB Ltd'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 ABB Ltd.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.56 | 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 | 0.20 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 1.76 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.63 | 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 ABB Ltd's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for ABB Ltd (1999–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of ABB Ltd from 1999 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CHF28.24 Billion ≈ $35.70 Billion |
+11.63% |
| 2024-12-31 | CHF25.30 Billion ≈ $31.98 Billion |
-5.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | CHF26.79 Billion ≈ $33.87 Billion |
+3.55% |
| 2022-12-31 | CHF25.88 Billion ≈ $32.71 Billion |
+6.47% |
| 2021-12-31 | CHF24.30 Billion ≈ $30.73 Billion |
-3.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | CHF25.09 Billion ≈ $31.72 Billion |
-21.91% |
| 2019-12-31 | CHF32.13 Billion ≈ $40.62 Billion |
+7.43% |
| 2018-12-31 | CHF29.91 Billion ≈ $37.81 Billion |
+7.14% |
| 2017-12-31 | CHF27.91 Billion ≈ $35.29 Billion |
+9.13% |
| 2016-12-31 | CHF25.58 Billion ≈ $32.34 Billion |
-3.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | CHF26.37 Billion ≈ $33.34 Billion |
-6.04% |
| 2014-12-31 | CHF28.06 Billion ≈ $35.48 Billion |
-2.75% |
| 2013-12-31 | CHF28.86 Billion ≈ $36.48 Billion |
-8.75% |
| 2012-12-31 | CHF31.62 Billion ≈ $39.98 Billion |
+35.66% |
| 2011-12-31 | CHF23.31 Billion ≈ $29.47 Billion |
+11.88% |
| 2010-12-31 | CHF20.84 Billion ≈ $26.34 Billion |
+2.87% |
| 2009-12-31 | CHF20.25 Billion ≈ $25.61 Billion |
-5.40% |
| 2008-12-31 | CHF21.41 Billion ≈ $27.07 Billion |
+10.07% |
| 2007-12-31 | CHF19.45 Billion ≈ $24.59 Billion |
+4.28% |
| 2006-12-31 | CHF18.65 Billion ≈ $23.58 Billion |
+1.09% |
| 2005-12-31 | CHF18.45 Billion ≈ $23.33 Billion |
-14.40% |
| 2004-12-31 | CHF21.56 Billion ≈ $27.25 Billion |
-20.46% |
| 2003-12-31 | CHF27.10 Billion ≈ $34.26 Billion |
-4.10% |
| 2002-12-31 | CHF28.26 Billion ≈ $35.73 Billion |
-6.15% |
| 2001-12-31 | CHF30.11 Billion ≈ $38.07 Billion |
+18.24% |
| 2000-12-31 | CHF25.47 Billion ≈ $32.20 Billion |
-2.00% |
| 1999-12-31 | CHF25.99 Billion ≈ $32.86 Billion |
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About ABB Ltd
ABB Ltd provides electrification, motion, and automation solutions and products for customers in utilities, industry and transport, and infrastructure in Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through Electrification, Motion, and Automation segments. Its Electrification segment offers renewable power solutions, modular substation packages, distribution autom… Read more