Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

Smurfit Kappa Group Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 1.6% to $686.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.2%, from $716.00M to $686.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows an upward trend with a 13.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a growing pension deficit, potentially requiring higher future cash contributions, while a decrease signals improved funding status.

Detailed definition

This represents the long-term liability recognized when the projected benefit obligation of a defined benefit pension pl...

Peer comparison

Standard for mature companies with legacy pension obligations to their workforce.

Metric ID: defined_benefit_plan_liabilities_noncurrent

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q4 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$537.00M$788.00M$706.00M$716.00M$746.00M$737.00M$697.00M$686.00M
QoQ Change+46.7%-10.4%+1.4%+4.2%-1.2%-5.4%-1.6%
YoY Change+31.5%-6.5%-1.3%-4.2%
Range$537.00M$788.00M
CAGR+15.0%
Avg YoY Growth+4.9%
Median YoY Growth-2.7%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smurfit Kappa Group's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Smurfit Kappa Group (SW) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $686.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Smurfit Kappa Group's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
Smurfit Kappa Group's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) decreased by 4.2% year-over-year, from $716.00M to $686.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Smurfit Kappa Group's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Smurfit Kappa Group's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a 13.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $537.00M to $697.00M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.