Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Merck & Co. Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets increased by 97.2% to $140.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 97.2%, from $71.00M to $140.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets shows an upward trend with a 5.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often follows large acquisitions, signaling potential future tax shields, while a decrease suggests the realization or impairment of these assets.
Detailed definition
This represents the deferred tax asset created when the tax basis of goodwill or intangible assets exceeds their financi...
Peer comparison
Typical for companies that grow through frequent M&A activity.
other_deferred_tax_assets_goodwill_and_intangible_assetsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $71.00M | $140.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | +97.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +97.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets of $140.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets increased by 97.2% year-over-year, from $71.00M to $140.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets has grown at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $109.00M to $140.00M.
- What does deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets mean?
- Future tax savings resulting from differences in how goodwill and intangible assets are valued for tax versus accounting.