Operating

(Decrease) increase in payables, accruals and income taxes

Ametek (Decrease) increase in payables, accruals and income taxes remained flat by 0.0% to -$12.86M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 178.3%, from -$4.62M to -$12.86M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), (Decrease) increase in payables, accruals and income taxes shows a downward trend with a -29.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

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

How to read this metric

An increase is generally positive for cash flow as it indicates the company is delaying cash outflows.

Detailed definition

This represents the net change in obligations to suppliers, employees, and tax authorities. An increase in these liabili...

Peer comparison

Standard working capital metric; peers manage this to optimize their cash conversion cycle.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_payables_accruals_and_inc_106dba

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$212.10M$95.48M$10.43M-$18.48M-$51.44M
YoY Change-55.0%-89.1%-277.1%-178.3%
Range-$51.44M$212.10M
CAGR-29.8%
Avg YoY Growth-149.9%
Median YoY Growth-133.7%
Current Streak4+ years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ametek's (decrease) increase in payables, accruals and income taxes?
Ametek (AME) reported (decrease) increase in payables, accruals and income taxes of -$12.86M in Q4 2025.
How has Ametek's (decrease) increase in payables, accruals and income taxes changed year-over-year?
Ametek's (decrease) increase in payables, accruals and income taxes decreased by 178.3% year-over-year, from -$4.62M to -$12.86M.
What is the long-term trend for Ametek's (decrease) increase in payables, accruals and income taxes?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ametek's (decrease) increase in payables, accruals and income taxes has grown at a -29.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $212.10M to -$51.44M.
What does (decrease) increase in payables, accruals and income taxes mean?
The change in money the company owes to suppliers and other parties.