Alcon AG (ALC) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Alcon AG (ALC) has total liabilities worth CHF9.51 Billion CHF (≈ $12.03 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 Alcon AG annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Alcon AG - Total Liabilities Trend (2015–2025)
This chart illustrates how Alcon AG's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Alcon AG (ALC) FCF generation index to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
Alcon AG Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Alcon AG ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Las Vegas Sands Corp
NYSE:LVS
|
USA | $19.99 Billion |
|
STMicroelectronics NV ADR
NYSE:STM
|
USA | $6.96 Billion |
|
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc.
NYSE:SUNB
|
USA | $14.70 Billion |
|
Ameren Corp
NYSE:AEE
|
USA | $36.16 Billion |
|
Firstrand Ltd
JSE:FSR
|
South Africa | ZAC2.45 Trillion |
|
Hyundai Mobis Co.,Ltd
KO:012330
|
Korea | ₩21.19 Trillion |
|
China Hongqiao Group Ltd
F:H0Q
|
Germany | €103.67 Billion |
|
Prudential plc
F:PRU2
|
Germany | €190.84 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (2015–2025)
This chart breaks down Alcon AG'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 Alcon AG market capitalisation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | 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 | 0.43 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.30 | 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 Alcon AG's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Alcon AG (2015–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Alcon AG from 2015 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CHF9.51 Billion ≈ $12.03 Billion |
+8.18% |
| 2024-12-31 | CHF8.79 Billion ≈ $11.12 Billion |
-2.18% |
| 2023-12-31 | CHF8.99 Billion ≈ $11.37 Billion |
-5.69% |
| 2022-12-31 | CHF9.53 Billion ≈ $12.05 Billion |
+9.02% |
| 2021-12-31 | CHF8.74 Billion ≈ $11.05 Billion |
-0.40% |
| 2020-12-31 | CHF8.78 Billion ≈ $11.10 Billion |
+5.10% |
| 2019-12-31 | CHF8.35 Billion ≈ $10.56 Billion |
+7.27% |
| 2018-12-31 | CHF7.79 Billion ≈ $9.84 Billion |
+78.62% |
| 2017-12-31 | CHF4.36 Billion ≈ $5.51 Billion |
-7.80% |
| 2016-12-31 | CHF4.73 Billion ≈ $5.98 Billion |
+3.57% |
| 2015-12-31 | CHF4.57 Billion ≈ $5.77 Billion |
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About Alcon AG
Alcon Inc. researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells eye care products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Surgical and Vision Care. It offers equipment, instrumentation and diagnostics, intraocular lenses (IOLs), and other implantables; and consumables, including viscoelastics, surgical solutions, incisional instruments, surgical custom packs, and other product… Read more