10-K Filing

UL Solutions Inc. CIK: 1901440 FY 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-K
Accession Number	`0001901440-25-000012`
Period End Date	20241231
Filing Date	20250220
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	FY
XBRL Instance	uls-20241231_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 164 Income Statement 96 Cash Flow Statement 238 Stockholders Equity 48 Comprehensive Income 48

Balance Sheet 164 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, allowance for credit loss	`ContractWithCustomerAssetAccumulatedAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, allowance for credit loss	`ContractWithCustomerAssetAccumulatedAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, allowance for credit loss	`ContractWithCustomerAssetAccumulatedAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, allowance for credit loss	`ContractWithCustomerAssetAccumulatedAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$772.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$772.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$737.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$737.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$298.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$298.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$239.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$239.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $9 and $9	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$362.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $9 and $9	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$362.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $9 and $9	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$380.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $9 and $9	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$380.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, net of allowance of $1 and $1	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$182.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, net of allowance of $1 and $1	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$182.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, accumulated amortization	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization`	$382.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, accumulated amortization	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization`	$382.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, net of allowance of $1 and $1	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$179.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, net of allowance of $1 and $1	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$179.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, accumulated amortization	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization`	$427.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, accumulated amortization	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization`	$427.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$97.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$97.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$953.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$953.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$921.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$921.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $772 and $737	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$555.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $772 and $737	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$555.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $772 and $737	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$631.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $772 and $737	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$631.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	200.17M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	200.17M	shares	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$633.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$633.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$647.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$647.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$623.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$623.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $239 and $232	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$58.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $239 and $232	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$58.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $239 and $232	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$72.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $239 and $232	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$72.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$151.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$151.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$186.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$186.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$110.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$110.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$108.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$108.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization of $427 and $382	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet`	$127.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization of $427 and $382	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet`	$127.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization of $427 and $382	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet`	$139.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization of $427 and $382	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet`	$139.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$136.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$136.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$133.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$133.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$2.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$2.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$50.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$50.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$182.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$182.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$169.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$169.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$254.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$254.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$281.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$281.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities - current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$39.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities - current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$39.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities - current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$38.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities - current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$38.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$162.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$162.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$162.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$162.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$58.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$58.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$54.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$54.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$709.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$709.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$740.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$740.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$904.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$904.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$692.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$692.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$196.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$196.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$155.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$155.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$120.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$120.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$93.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$93.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$86.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$86.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$776.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$776.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$821.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$821.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$250.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$250.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-146.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-146.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-167.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-167.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity before non-controlling interests	`StockholdersEquity`	$904.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity before non-controlling interests	`StockholdersEquity`	$904.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity before non-controlling interests	`StockholdersEquity`	$654.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity before non-controlling interests	`StockholdersEquity`	$654.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-controlling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-controlling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-controlling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$27.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-controlling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$27.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$931.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$931.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 96 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.68B	USD	Annual
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.68B	USD	Annual
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.87B	USD	Annual
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.87B	USD	Annual
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.52B	USD	Annual
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.52B	USD	Annual
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.31B	USD	Annual
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.31B	USD	Annual
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.40B	USD	Annual
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.40B	USD	Annual
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.48B	USD	Annual
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.48B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$795.00M	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$795.00M	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$875.00M	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$875.00M	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$931.00M	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$931.00M	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$368.00M	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$368.00M	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$412.00M	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$412.00M	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$462.00M	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$462.00M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$35.00M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$35.00M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$17.00M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$17.00M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$55.00M	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$55.00M	USD	Annual
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$13.00M	USD	Annual
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$13.00M	USD	Annual
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-12.00M	USD	Annual
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-12.00M	USD	Annual
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$8.00M	USD	Annual
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$8.00M	USD	Annual
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$346.00M	USD	Annual
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$346.00M	USD	Annual
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$415.00M	USD	Annual
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$415.00M	USD	Annual
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$383.00M	USD	Annual
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$383.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$70.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$70.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$70.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$70.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$74.00M	USD	Annual
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$74.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$345.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$345.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$276.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$276.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$309.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$309.00M	USD	Annual
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.00M	USD	Annual
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$19.00M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$260.00M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$260.00M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$326.00M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$326.00M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$293.00M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$293.00M	USD	Annual
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.47	USD	Annual
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.47	USD	Annual
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.63	USD	Annual
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.63	USD	Annual
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.30	USD	Annual
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.30	USD	Annual
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.62	USD	Annual
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.62	USD	Annual
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.30	USD	Annual
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.30	USD	Annual
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.47	USD	Annual
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.47	USD	Annual
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	Annual
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	Annual
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	Annual
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	Annual
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	Annual
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	Annual
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	201.00M	shares	Annual
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	201.00M	shares	Annual
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	Annual
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	Annual
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	Annual
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	Annual

Cash Flow Statement 238 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$345.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$345.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$276.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$276.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$309.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$309.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$154.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$154.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$172.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$172.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$135.00M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$135.00M	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	Annual
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	Annual
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	Annual
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$2.00M	USD	Annual
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$2.00M	USD	Annual
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$24.00M	USD	Annual
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$24.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$23.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$23.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	-	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	-	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	-	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	-	USD	Annual
Losses on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-18.00M	USD	Annual
Losses on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-18.00M	USD	Annual
Losses on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-4.00M	USD	Annual
Losses on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-4.00M	USD	Annual
Losses on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-11.00M	USD	Annual
Losses on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-11.00M	USD	Annual
Losses (gains) on investments, net	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$6.00M	USD	Annual
Losses (gains) on investments, net	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$6.00M	USD	Annual
Losses (gains) on investments, net	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-6.00M	USD	Annual
Losses (gains) on investments, net	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-6.00M	USD	Annual
Losses (gains) on investments, net	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$18.00M	USD	Annual
Losses (gains) on investments, net	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$18.00M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$11.00M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$11.00M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-6.00M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-6.00M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$10.00M	USD	Annual
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$10.00M	USD	Annual
Settlement losses	`DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements1`	-	USD	Annual
Settlement losses	`DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements1`	-	USD	Annual
Settlement losses	`DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements1`	-	USD	Annual
Settlement losses	`DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements1`	-	USD	Annual
Settlement losses	`DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements1`	$-18.00M	USD	Annual
Settlement losses	`DefinedBenefitPlanRecognizedNetGainLossDueToSettlements1`	$-18.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-11.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-11.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-14.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-14.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-8.00M	USD	Annual
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-8.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-6.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-6.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$31.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$31.00M	USD	Annual
Contract and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndOtherAssets`	$12.00M	USD	Annual
Contract and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndOtherAssets`	$12.00M	USD	Annual
Contract and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndOtherAssets`	$-3.00M	USD	Annual
Contract and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndOtherAssets`	$-3.00M	USD	Annual
Contract and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndOtherAssets`	$33.00M	USD	Annual
Contract and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndOtherAssets`	$33.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$13.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$13.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$-18.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$-18.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$1.00M	USD	Annual
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$1.00M	USD	Annual
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$-28.00M	USD	Annual
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$-28.00M	USD	Annual
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$7.00M	USD	Annual
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$7.00M	USD	Annual
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$-85.00M	USD	Annual
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$-85.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`IncreaseDecreaseInPensionAndPostretirementObligations`	$19.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`IncreaseDecreaseInPensionAndPostretirementObligations`	$19.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`IncreaseDecreaseInPensionAndPostretirementObligations`	$4.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`IncreaseDecreaseInPensionAndPostretirementObligations`	$4.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`IncreaseDecreaseInPensionAndPostretirementObligations`	$-9.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`IncreaseDecreaseInPensionAndPostretirementObligations`	$-9.00M	USD	Annual
Contract and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiabilityAndOtherLiabilities`	-	USD	Annual
Contract and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiabilityAndOtherLiabilities`	-	USD	Annual
Contract and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiabilityAndOtherLiabilities`	$32.00M	USD	Annual
Contract and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiabilityAndOtherLiabilities`	$32.00M	USD	Annual
Contract and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiabilityAndOtherLiabilities`	$3.00M	USD	Annual
Contract and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiabilityAndOtherLiabilities`	$3.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$524.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$524.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$372.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$372.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$467.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$467.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$164.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$164.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$237.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$237.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$215.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$215.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$26.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$26.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$66.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$66.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$18.00M	USD	Annual
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$18.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$4.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$4.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$29.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$29.00M	USD	Annual
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$144.00M	USD	Annual
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$144.00M	USD	Annual
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$155.00M	USD	Annual
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$155.00M	USD	Annual
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	-	USD	Annual
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	-	USD	Annual
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	-	USD	Annual
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	-	USD	Annual
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$95.00M	USD	Annual
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$95.00M	USD	Annual
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$162.00M	USD	Annual
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$162.00M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-5.00M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-5.00M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$1.00M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$1.00M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-234.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-234.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-238.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-238.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-175.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-175.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$700.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$700.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$181.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$181.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$440.00M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$440.00M	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$30.00M	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$30.00M	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$346.00M	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$346.00M	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$200.00M	USD	Annual
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$200.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$100.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$100.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$680.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$680.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.60B	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.60B	USD	Annual
Dividends to non-controlling interest	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to non-controlling interest	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to non-controlling interest	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$13.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to non-controlling interest	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$13.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to non-controlling interest	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$14.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to non-controlling interest	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$14.00M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-3.00M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-3.00M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-10.00M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-10.00M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-294.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-294.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-284.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-284.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.12B	USD	Annual
Net cash flows used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.12B	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-24.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-24.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-5.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-5.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-23.00M	USD	Annual
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-23.00M	USD	Annual
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-17.00M	USD	Annual
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-17.00M	USD	Annual
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-1.01B	USD	Annual
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-1.01B	USD	Annual
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-7.00M	USD	Annual
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-7.00M	USD	Annual
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$298.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$298.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$322.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$322.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$298.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$298.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$322.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$322.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash paid during the period for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$57.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$57.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$17.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$17.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$32.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$32.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$66.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$66.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$57.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$57.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$68.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$68.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsShareBasedLiabilitiesPaid`	$61.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsShareBasedLiabilitiesPaid`	$61.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsShareBasedLiabilitiesPaid`	$48.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsShareBasedLiabilitiesPaid`	$48.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsShareBasedLiabilitiesPaid`	$19.00M	USD	Annual
Cash paid during the period for stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsShareBasedLiabilitiesPaid`	$19.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures funded by liabilities	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$46.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures funded by liabilities	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$46.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures funded by liabilities	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$43.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures funded by liabilities	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$43.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures funded by liabilities	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$29.00M	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures funded by liabilities	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$29.00M	USD	Annual
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards to equity (Note 18)	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	$26.00M	USD	Annual
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards to equity (Note 18)	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	$26.00M	USD	Annual
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards to equity (Note 18)	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	USD	Annual
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards to equity (Note 18)	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	USD	Annual
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards to equity (Note 18)	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	USD	Annual
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards to equity (Note 18)	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	USD	Annual

Stockholders Equity 48 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$3.40	USD	Annual
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$3.40	USD	Annual
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$0.50	USD	Annual
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$0.50	USD	Annual
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$8.00	USD	Annual
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$8.00	USD	Annual
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$931.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$931.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$345.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$345.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$276.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$276.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$309.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$309.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$49.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$49.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$20.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$20.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-22.00M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-22.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$45.00M	USD	Annual
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$45.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$680.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$680.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$1.60B	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$1.60B	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$100.00M	USD	Annual
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$100.00M	USD	Annual
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$13.00M	USD	Annual
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$13.00M	USD	Annual
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$931.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$931.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 48 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$345.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$345.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$31.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$31.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$276.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$276.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$309.00M	USD	Annual
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$309.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-15.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-15.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-18.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-18.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-91.00M	USD	Annual
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-91.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-42.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-42.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-40.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-40.00M	USD	Annual
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$49.00M	USD	Annual
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$49.00M	USD	Annual
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$20.00M	USD	Annual
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$20.00M	USD	Annual
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-22.00M	USD	Annual
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-22.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$323.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$323.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$358.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$358.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$296.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$296.00M	USD	Annual
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.00M	USD	Annual
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$16.00M	USD	Annual
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.00M	USD	Annual
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$305.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$305.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$280.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$280.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$343.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$343.00M	USD	Annual

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.