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Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Business Segments · Operating Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance

International — Operating Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance

Best Buy International — Operating Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance decreased by 7.1% to $13M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 19, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase in the allowance suggests management has lower confidence in the segment's future profitability, while a decrease suggests improved outlook.

Detailed definition

A contra-asset account that reduces the carrying value of international operating loss carryforwards when it is more lik...

Peer comparison

Comparable to valuation allowances on deferred tax assets for companies with volatile international earnings.

Metric ID: bby_segment_international_operating_loss_carryforwards_valuation_allowance

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$10M$11M$14M$13M
QoQ Change+10.0%+27.3%-7.1%
YoY Change+10.0%+27.3%-7.1%
Range$10M$14M
Avg YoY Growth+10.0%
Median YoY Growth+10.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Best Buy's international — operating loss carryforwards valuation allowance?
Best Buy (BBY) reported international — operating loss carryforwards valuation allowance of $13M in Q4 2024.
What does international — operating loss carryforwards valuation allowance mean?
The portion of international tax loss assets that the company expects it will not be able to use.