Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Ametek Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance increased by 57.5% to $33.55M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 57.5%, from $21.31M to $33.55M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance shows an upward trend with a 41.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests management has lower confidence in generating sufficient future taxable income to utilize tax assets, while a decrease suggests improved tax planning or earnings outlook.
Detailed definition
This represents the portion of deferred tax assets that the company estimates will more likely than not remain unrealiza...
Peer comparison
Peers in the utility sector typically maintain low valuation allowances due to the predictable, regulated nature of their earnings.
other_deferred_tax_assets_valuation_allowanceHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $11.35M | $9.61M | $16.77M | $21.31M | $33.55M |
| QoQ Change | — | -15.3% | +74.4% | +27.1% | +57.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -15.3% | +74.4% | +27.1% | +57.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ametek's deferred tax assets, valuation allowance?
- Ametek (AME) reported deferred tax assets, valuation allowance of $33.55M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ametek's deferred tax assets, valuation allowance changed year-over-year?
- Ametek's deferred tax assets, valuation allowance increased by 57.5% year-over-year, from $21.31M to $33.55M.
- What is the long-term trend for Ametek's deferred tax assets, valuation allowance?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ametek's deferred tax assets, valuation allowance has grown at a 41.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.97M to $33.55M.
- What does deferred tax assets, valuation allowance mean?
- The portion of tax assets that the company expects it will not be able to use to reduce future tax payments.