Non-Current Assets
Deferred Tax Assets
Morgan Stanley Deferred Tax Assets decreased by 16.5% to $2.24B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets shows an upward trend with a 8.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryOther
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests potential future tax savings, while a decrease may indicate the utilization of these assets or valuation allowances.
Detailed definition
These are assets on the balance sheet that represent future tax savings resulting from temporary differences between acc...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting item for large corporations with complex tax structures and international operations.
Metric ID:
deferred_tax_assetsHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.74B | $2.64B | $2.68B | $2.24B |
| QoQ Change | — | +51.2% | +1.8% | -16.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +51.2% | +1.8% | -16.5% |
Range$1.74B – $2.68B
Avg YoY Growth+12.2%
Median YoY Growth+1.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's deferred tax assets?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported deferred tax assets of $2.24B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's deferred tax assets?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's deferred tax assets has grown at a 8.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.74B to $2.24B.
- What does deferred tax assets mean?
- Future tax benefits that the company expects to realize.