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Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Merck & Co. Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross increased by 82.2% to $5.57B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 82.2%, from $3.06B to $5.57B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross shows an upward trend with a 16.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels indicate significant deferred tax obligations, which may impact future cash flow requirements when these liabilities reverse.
Detailed definition
This is the aggregate amount of deferred tax liabilities recognized for all temporary differences that will result in ta...
Peer comparison
Standard across all large-cap banks; scale is generally proportional to the size of the balance sheet and historical tax planning.
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other_deferred_income_tax_liabilitiesHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.02B | $4.31B | $2.96B | $3.06B | $5.57B |
| QoQ Change | — | -14.2% | -31.3% | +3.3% | +82.2% |
| YoY Change | — | -14.2% | -31.3% | +3.3% | +82.2% |
Range$2.96B – $5.57B
CAGR+10.9%
Avg YoY Growth+10.0%
Median YoY Growth-5.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s deferred tax liabilities, gross?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported deferred tax liabilities, gross of $5.57B in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s deferred tax liabilities, gross changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s deferred tax liabilities, gross increased by 82.2% year-over-year, from $3.06B to $5.57B.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s deferred tax liabilities, gross?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s deferred tax liabilities, gross has grown at a 16.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.66B to $5.57B.
- What does deferred tax liabilities, gross mean?
- The total future tax payments the company expects to make due to timing differences between financial and tax accounting.