BASF SE (BAS) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, BASF SE (BAS) has total liabilities worth €42.53 Billion EUR (≈ $49.72 Billion USD) as of September 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.
BASF SE - Total Liabilities Trend (1999–2024)
This chart illustrates how BASF SE's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See BASF SE short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
BASF SE Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of BASF SE ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
HOLCIM NEW(U.ADR)1/5/SF2
F:HLB
|
Germany | €17.52 Billion |
|
Quanta Computer Inc
TW:2382
|
Taiwan | NT$1.09 Trillion |
|
BASF SE
F:BASA
|
Germany | €41.84 Billion |
|
ArcelorMittal SA ADR
NYSE:MT
|
USA | $41.06 Billion |
|
Montage Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688008
|
China | CN¥905.06 Million |
|
Shennan Circuits Co Ltd Class A
SHE:002916
|
China | CN¥16.23 Billion |
|
Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co Ltd
SHG:600276
|
China | CN¥8.30 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1999–2024)
This chart breaks down BASF SE'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 BASF SE (BAS) total market value.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.92 | 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 | 0.11 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 1.30 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.56 | 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 BASF SE's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for BASF SE (1999–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of BASF SE from 1999 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €43.53 Billion ≈ $50.89 Billion |
+0.58% |
| 2023-12-31 | €43.28 Billion ≈ $50.60 Billion |
-0.61% |
| 2022-12-31 | €43.55 Billion ≈ $50.91 Billion |
-3.87% |
| 2021-12-31 | €45.30 Billion ≈ $52.96 Billion |
-1.29% |
| 2020-12-31 | €45.89 Billion ≈ $53.65 Billion |
+2.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | €44.60 Billion ≈ $52.14 Billion |
-11.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | €50.45 Billion ≈ $58.98 Billion |
+14.62% |
| 2017-12-31 | €44.01 Billion ≈ $51.45 Billion |
+0.19% |
| 2016-12-31 | €43.93 Billion ≈ $51.36 Billion |
+11.80% |
| 2015-12-31 | €39.29 Billion ≈ $45.94 Billion |
-8.97% |
| 2014-12-31 | €43.16 Billion ≈ $50.46 Billion |
+17.96% |
| 2013-12-31 | €36.59 Billion ≈ $42.78 Billion |
-5.01% |
| 2012-12-31 | €38.52 Billion ≈ $45.04 Billion |
+7.64% |
| 2011-12-31 | €35.79 Billion ≈ $41.84 Billion |
-2.58% |
| 2010-12-31 | €36.74 Billion ≈ $42.95 Billion |
+12.48% |
| 2009-12-31 | €32.66 Billion ≈ $38.18 Billion |
+1.62% |
| 2008-12-31 | €32.14 Billion ≈ $37.57 Billion |
+20.35% |
| 2007-12-31 | €26.70 Billion ≈ $31.22 Billion |
-0.03% |
| 2006-12-31 | €26.71 Billion ≈ $31.23 Billion |
+47.32% |
| 2005-12-31 | €18.13 Billion ≈ $21.20 Billion |
-0.02% |
| 2004-12-31 | €18.14 Billion ≈ $21.20 Billion |
+2.51% |
| 2003-12-31 | €17.69 Billion ≈ $20.68 Billion |
-2.58% |
| 2002-12-31 | €18.16 Billion ≈ $21.23 Billion |
-6.33% |
| 2001-12-31 | €19.39 Billion ≈ $22.67 Billion |
-20.06% |
| 2000-12-31 | €24.25 Billion ≈ $28.35 Billion |
+52.76% |
| 1999-12-31 | €15.88 Billion ≈ $18.56 Billion |
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About BASF SE
BASF SE operates as a chemical company worldwide. It operates through six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. The Chemicals segment provides petrochemicals and intermediates. The Materials segment offers advanced materials and their precursors for applications and systems comprising isocyanates, polyamides, and … Read more