Operating

Increase Decrease In Inventories And Other Current Assets

Ametek Increase Decrease In Inventories And Other Current Assets remained flat by 0.0% to $6.69M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 136.7%, from -$18.25M to $6.69M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase Decrease In Inventories And Other Current Assets shows a downward trend with a -32.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease in inventory investment is usually positive as it frees up cash and suggests efficient inventory management.

Detailed definition

This tracks the net change in inventory levels and other short-term assets. It reflects how much cash is tied up in unso...

Peer comparison

Critical for industrial manufacturers; peers aim to minimize inventory to optimize cash conversion cycles.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_inventories_and_other_cur_508600

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$129.59M$322.47M-$56.62M-$73.00M$26.78M
YoY Change+148.8%-117.6%-28.9%+136.7%
Range-$73.00M$322.47M
CAGR-32.6%
Avg YoY Growth+34.8%
Median YoY Growth+53.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ametek's increase decrease in inventories and other current assets?
Ametek (AME) reported increase decrease in inventories and other current assets of $6.69M in Q4 2025.
How has Ametek's increase decrease in inventories and other current assets changed year-over-year?
Ametek's increase decrease in inventories and other current assets increased by 136.7% year-over-year, from -$18.25M to $6.69M.
What is the long-term trend for Ametek's increase decrease in inventories and other current assets?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ametek's increase decrease in inventories and other current assets has grown at a -32.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $129.59M to $26.78M.
What does increase decrease in inventories and other current assets mean?
The change in cash tied up in inventory and short-term assets.