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Deferred Tax liability Long Term Contract Accounting Methods

General Dynamics Deferred Tax liability Long Term Contract Accounting Methods decreased by 1.8% to $670.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.8%, from $682.00M to $670.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax liability Long Term Contract Accounting Methods shows an upward trend with a 16.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates that the company is recognizing accounting profit faster than it is paying taxes on those specific contracts.

Detailed definition

This represents the tax liability arising from timing differences between financial reporting and tax reporting for long...

Peer comparison

Common among large-scale government contractors and infrastructure firms.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_liability_long_term_contract_accounti_0e977c

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$259.00M$291.00M$528.00M$682.00M$670.00M
QoQ Change—+12.4%+81.4%+29.2%-1.8%
YoY Change—+12.4%+81.4%+29.2%-1.8%
Range$259.00M – $682.00M
CAGR+158.7%
Avg YoY Growth+30.3%
Median YoY Growth+20.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Dynamics's deferred tax liability long term contract accounting methods?
General Dynamics (GD) reported deferred tax liability long term contract accounting methods of $670.00M in Q4 2025.
How has General Dynamics's deferred tax liability long term contract accounting methods changed year-over-year?
General Dynamics's deferred tax liability long term contract accounting methods decreased by 1.8% year-over-year, from $682.00M to $670.00M.
What is the long-term trend for General Dynamics's deferred tax liability long term contract accounting methods?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), General Dynamics's deferred tax liability long term contract accounting methods has grown at a 16.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $311.00M to $670.00M.
What does deferred tax liability long term contract accounting methods mean?
Tax obligations deferred due to the timing differences in recognizing long-term contract revenue.