Operating

Non-cash principal investment (income) loss

The Carlyle Group Non-cash principal investment (income) loss remained flat by 0.0% to -$23.45M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 55.2%, from -$52.40M to -$23.45M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Non-cash principal investment (income) loss shows an upward trend with a -37.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

Positive values indicate favorable market conditions for the firm's proprietary investments, while negative values reflect market depreciation.

Detailed definition

The non-cash impact of changes in the fair value of the firm's own balance sheet investments. This captures unrealized g...

Peer comparison

Common for private equity firms with significant balance sheet co-investment.

Metric ID: operating_non_cash_principal_investment_income_loss

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$618.50M-$553.40M-$123.90M-$209.60M-$93.80M
YoY Change+10.5%+77.6%-69.2%+55.2%
Range-$618.50M-$93.80M
CAGR-37.6%
Avg YoY Growth+18.6%
Median YoY Growth+32.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Carlyle Group's non-cash principal investment (income) loss?
The Carlyle Group (CG) reported non-cash principal investment (income) loss of -$23.45M in Q4 2025.
How has The Carlyle Group's non-cash principal investment (income) loss changed year-over-year?
The Carlyle Group's non-cash principal investment (income) loss increased by 55.2% year-over-year, from -$52.40M to -$23.45M.
What is the long-term trend for The Carlyle Group's non-cash principal investment (income) loss?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), The Carlyle Group's non-cash principal investment (income) loss has grown at a -37.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$618.50M to -$93.80M.
What does non-cash principal investment (income) loss mean?
Unrealized gains or losses on the company's own investment portfolio.