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Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
SBA Communications Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards decreased by 19.0% to $25.05M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 19.0%, from $30.94M to $25.05M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards shows a downward trend with a -14.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase reflects a higher potential tax shield, assuming the company returns to profitability.
Detailed definition
This is the specific tax asset value attributed to operating loss carryforwards, calculated by applying the relevant tax...
Peer comparison
Standard tax accounting disclosure for companies with significant tax loss carryforwards.
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other_deferred_tax_assets_operating_loss_carryforwardsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $56.45M | $46.52M | $42.06M | $30.94M | $25.05M |
| QoQ Change | — | -17.6% | -9.6% | -26.4% | -19.0% |
| YoY Change | — | -17.6% | -9.6% | -26.4% | -19.0% |
Range$25.05M – $56.45M
CAGR-55.6%
Avg YoY Growth-18.2%
Median YoY Growth-18.3%
Current Streak4+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SBA Communications's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards?
- SBA Communications (SBAC) reported deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards of $25.05M in Q4 2025.
- How has SBA Communications's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards changed year-over-year?
- SBA Communications's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards decreased by 19.0% year-over-year, from $30.94M to $25.05M.
- What is the long-term trend for SBA Communications's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), SBA Communications's deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards has grown at a -14.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $55.66M to $25.05M.
- What does deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards mean?
- The monetary value of tax savings expected from using past operating losses to offset future taxes.