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Amount that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate or regulatory liability

Sherwin-Williams Amount that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate or regulatory liability increased by 9.4% to $91.90M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.4%, from $84.00M to $91.90M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Amount that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate or regulatory liability shows a downward trend with a -15.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

A high value indicates significant potential volatility in the effective tax rate based on future tax authority rulings.

Detailed definition

This represents the portion of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would directly impact the company's effect...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for public companies; utility peers typically maintain low levels due to the regulated nature of their tax recovery.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_that_would_impact_effect_ff36cb

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$218.90M$230.30M$109.40M$84.00M$91.90M
QoQ Change—+5.2%-52.5%-23.2%+9.4%
YoY Change—+5.2%-52.5%-23.2%+9.4%
Range$84.00M – $230.30M
CAGR-58.0%
Avg YoY Growth-15.3%
Median YoY Growth-9.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwin-Williams's amount that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate or regulatory liability?
Sherwin-Williams (SHW) reported amount that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate or regulatory liability of $91.90M in Q4 2025.
How has Sherwin-Williams's amount that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate or regulatory liability changed year-over-year?
Sherwin-Williams's amount that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate or regulatory liability increased by 9.4% year-over-year, from $84.00M to $91.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Sherwin-Williams's amount that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate or regulatory liability?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Sherwin-Williams's amount that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate or regulatory liability has grown at a -15.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $216.30M to $91.90M.
What does amount that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate or regulatory liability mean?
The portion of uncertain tax benefits that would directly increase or decrease the company's reported tax expense if confirmed.