Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18

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Income Tax Examination Increase Decrease In Liability From Prior Year

Ametek Income Tax Examination Increase Decrease In Liability From Prior Year decreased by 0.2% to $65.40M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.2%, from $65.50M to $65.40M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Income Tax Examination Increase Decrease In Liability From Prior Year shows an upward trend with a 21.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ2 2018

How to read this metric

Frequent large adjustments may indicate poor historical tax estimation or aggressive tax accounting practices.

Detailed definition

The net change in tax liabilities resulting from the conclusion or progress of tax examinations by regulatory authoritie...

Peer comparison

Typically low for companies with conservative tax policies; high volatility is common in firms with complex international structures.

Metric ID: other_income_tax_examination_increase_decrease_in_liabil_8b00d0

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$58.60M$43.40M$75.50M$65.50M$65.40M
QoQ Change—-25.9%+74.0%-13.2%-0.2%
YoY Change—-25.9%+74.0%-13.2%-0.2%
Range$43.40M – $75.50M
CAGR+11.6%
Avg YoY Growth+8.7%
Median YoY Growth-6.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ametek's income tax examination increase decrease in liability from prior year?
Ametek (AME) reported income tax examination increase decrease in liability from prior year of $65.40M in Q4 2025.
How has Ametek's income tax examination increase decrease in liability from prior year changed year-over-year?
Ametek's income tax examination increase decrease in liability from prior year decreased by 0.2% year-over-year, from $65.50M to $65.40M.
What is the long-term trend for Ametek's income tax examination increase decrease in liability from prior year?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ametek's income tax examination increase decrease in liability from prior year has grown at a 21.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.30M to $65.40M.
What does income tax examination increase decrease in liability from prior year mean?
The net change in tax liabilities caused by tax authority audits and examinations.