Non-Current Assets
Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance
Ellington Financial Inc. Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance increased by 12.2% to -$62.61M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.2%, from -$71.32M to -$62.61M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 2, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase signals management's reduced confidence in utilizing tax credits, while a decrease suggests improved prospects for tax savings.
Detailed definition
This is a contra-asset account established against deferred tax assets related to tax credit carryforwards when it is mo...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on profitability and tax jurisdiction; peers with stable earnings typically maintain lower valuation allowances.
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tax_credit_carryforward_valuation_allowanceHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | -$12.31M | -$83.93M | -$71.32M | -$62.61M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | -581.9% | +15.0% | +12.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -581.9% | +15.0% | +12.2% |
Range-$83.93M – $0.00
Avg YoY Growth-184.9%
Median YoY Growth+12.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s tax credit carryforward valuation allowance?
- Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported tax credit carryforward valuation allowance of -$62.61M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s tax credit carryforward valuation allowance changed year-over-year?
- Ellington Financial Inc.'s tax credit carryforward valuation allowance increased by 12.2% year-over-year, from -$71.32M to -$62.61M.
- What does tax credit carryforward valuation allowance mean?
- A reserve account reducing the value of tax credits that the company may not be able to use.