Tax

Foreign Rate Differential

HCA Healthcare Foreign Rate Differential remained flat by 0.0% to -$1.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 140.0%, from $2.50M to -$1.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Foreign Rate Differential shows a downward trend with a 0.0% 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 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 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

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$4.00M$10.00M-$4.00M
YoY Change+150.0%-140.0%
Range-$4.00M$10.00M
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+5.0%
Median YoY Growth+5.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCA Healthcare's foreign rate differential?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported foreign rate differential of -$1.00M in Q4 2025.
How has HCA Healthcare's foreign rate differential changed year-over-year?
HCA Healthcare's foreign rate differential decreased by 140.0% year-over-year, from $2.50M to -$1.00M.
What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's foreign rate differential?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's foreign rate differential has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.00M to -$4.00M.
What does foreign rate differential mean?
The tax rate advantage or disadvantage of operating in foreign countries versus the home country.