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Gross Carrying Amount

Morgan Stanley Gross Carrying Amount decreased by 41.0% to $5.78B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Gross Carrying Amount shows a downward trend with a -16.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate significant investment in intellectual property or acquisitions, while stability suggests a consistent asset base.

Detailed definition

The total historical cost of intangible assets with a defined useful life, such as patents, customer relationships, or s...

Peer comparison

Standard across capital-intensive industries; peers with high M&A activity typically show larger balances.

Metric ID: other_finite_lived_intangible_assets_gross

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$9.76B$9.79B$9.79B$5.78B
QoQ Change+0.3%-0.0%-41.0%
YoY Change+0.3%-0.0%-41.0%
Range$5.78B$9.79B
Avg YoY Growth-13.6%
Median YoY Growth-0.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's gross carrying amount?
Morgan Stanley (MS) reported gross carrying amount of $5.78B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's gross carrying amount?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's gross carrying amount has grown at a -16.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.76B to $5.78B.
What does gross carrying amount mean?
The total original cost of intangible assets that have a limited lifespan.