Non-Current Liabilities

Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Noncurrent

Ralph Lauren Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Noncurrent increased by 2.6% to $169.20M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.8%, from $170.60M to $169.20M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Noncurrent shows an upward trend with a 20.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher tax audit risk or aggressive tax planning, while a decrease indicates the resolution of past tax uncertainties.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated liability for tax positions taken by the company that may be challenged by tax authorities...

Peer comparison

Standard for multinational corporations operating in multiple jurisdictions with complex tax environments.

Metric ID: non_current_liabilities_liability_for_uncertain_tax_posi_541f68

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$97.40M$84.20M$75.10M$91.90M$86.50M$86.60M$97.40M$93.80M$99.10M$100.70M$112.60M$118.70M$123.30M$132.70M$170.60M$193.30M$217.30M$164.90M$169.20M
QoQ Change-13.6%-10.8%+22.4%-5.9%+0.1%+12.5%-3.7%+5.7%+1.6%+11.8%+5.4%+3.9%+7.6%+28.6%+13.3%+12.4%-24.1%+2.6%
YoY Change-11.2%+2.9%+29.7%+2.1%+14.6%+16.3%+15.6%+26.5%+24.4%+31.8%+51.5%+62.8%+76.2%+24.3%-0.8%
Range$75.10M$217.30M
CAGR+13.1%
Avg YoY Growth+24.4%
Median YoY Growth+24.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Lauren's liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent?
Ralph Lauren (RL) reported liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent of $169.20M in Q4 2025.
How has Ralph Lauren's liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent changed year-over-year?
Ralph Lauren's liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent decreased by 0.8% year-over-year, from $170.60M to $169.20M.
What is the long-term trend for Ralph Lauren's liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ralph Lauren's liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent has grown at a 20.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $91.40M to $193.30M.
What does liability for uncertain tax positions noncurrent mean?
The estimated amount set aside for potential tax payments resulting from disputed tax filings.