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Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss

Ametek Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss increased by 5.1% to $13.70M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss shows relatively stable performance with a -1.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increasing allowance may signal deteriorating economic conditions for customers or a decline in collection efficiency.

Detailed definition

A contra-asset account representing the estimated portion of accounts receivable that the company does not expect to col...

Peer comparison

Typically low for regulated utilities due to the essential nature of service and regulatory mechanisms for bad debt recovery.

Metric ID: other_allowance_for_doubtful_accounts_receivable

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$14.10M$13.17M$13.03M$13.70M
QoQ Change-6.6%-1.0%+5.1%
YoY Change-6.6%-1.0%+5.1%
Range$13.03M$14.10M
Avg YoY Growth-0.9%
Median YoY Growth-1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ametek's accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss?
Ametek (AME) reported accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss of $13.70M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Ametek's accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Ametek's accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss has grown at a -1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.10M to $13.70M.
What does accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss mean?
The amount of money owed by customers that the company expects it will not be able to collect.