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. Explore long-term investment intensity of Alcon AG to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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. For the complete balance sheet picture, see ALC total assets.
Alcon AG Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Alcon AG ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc.
NYSE:SUNB
|
USA | $14.86 Billion |
|
Atlas Copco AB Series B
ST:ATCO-B
|
Sweden | Skr93.63 Billion |
|
Ingersoll Rand Inc
NYSE:IR
|
USA | $8.00 Billion |
|
Medline Inc. Class A Common Stock
NASDAQ:MDLN
|
USA | $20.27 Billion |
|
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd
SHG:601919
|
China | CN¥202.37 Billion |
|
Prudential plc
F:PRU2
|
Germany | €203.06 Billion |
|
Cheniere Energy Partners LP
NYSE:CQP
|
USA | $17.03 Billion |
|
Everpure, Inc.
NYSE:P
|
USA | $3.31 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. See Alcon AG balance sheet independence to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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