Tax

Foreign Rate Differential

General Motors Foreign Rate Differential remained flat by 0.0% to $32.50M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 36.0%, from $50.75M to $32.50M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Foreign Rate Differential shows an upward trend with a 53.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryOther
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2024Jan 27, 2026

How to read this metric

A negative differential suggests lower average tax rates abroad, which can improve net margins, while a positive differential indicates higher foreign tax burdens.

Detailed definition

Quantifies the difference between the domestic statutory corporate tax rate and the weighted average tax rates applicabl...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for multinational insurance and financial services firms with global operations.

Metric ID: tmo_foreign_rate_differential

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24
Value$36.00M$32.00M$203.00M$130.00M
YoY Change-11.1%+534.4%-36.0%
Range$32.00M$203.00M
CAGR+53.4%
Avg YoY Growth+162.4%
Median YoY Growth-11.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Motors's foreign rate differential?
General Motors (GM) reported foreign rate differential of $32.50M in Q4 2024.
How has General Motors's foreign rate differential changed year-over-year?
General Motors's foreign rate differential decreased by 36.0% year-over-year, from $50.75M to $32.50M.
What is the long-term trend for General Motors's foreign rate differential?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), General Motors's foreign rate differential has grown at a 53.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $36.00M to $130.00M.
What does foreign rate differential mean?
The tax rate advantage or disadvantage of operating in foreign countries versus the home country.