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Capital loss carryforwards

Imperial Oil Capital loss carryforwards decreased by 1.5% to $65.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.5%, from $66.00M to $65.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Capital loss carryforwards shows a downward trend with a -32.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests the company has realized losses that may provide future tax shields, though it may also reflect past asset divestitures or market volatility.

Detailed definition

These are tax benefits resulting from capital losses that exceed capital gains in a given period, which can be used to o...

Peer comparison

Common in large multinationals with frequent M&A activity or portfolio restructuring.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_capital_loss_carryforwards

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value42M84M69M66M65M
QoQ Change—+100.0%-17.9%-4.3%-1.5%
YoY Change—+100.0%-17.9%-4.3%-1.5%
Range42M – 84M
CAGR+54.8%
Avg YoY Growth+19.1%
Median YoY Growth-2.9%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperial Oil's capital loss carryforwards?
Imperial Oil (IMO) reported capital loss carryforwards of $65.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Imperial Oil's capital loss carryforwards changed year-over-year?
Imperial Oil's capital loss carryforwards decreased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $66.00M to $65.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Imperial Oil's capital loss carryforwards?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Imperial Oil's capital loss carryforwards has grown at a -32.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $460.00M to $65.00M.
What does capital loss carryforwards mean?
Tax losses from previous years that can be used to reduce future tax bills on capital gains.