Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Business Segments · Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance
International — Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance
Best Buy International — Tax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance increased by 100.0% to $2M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 19, 2025
Rolls up toTax Credit Carryforward Valuation Allowance
How to read this metric
A rising allowance indicates increased risk that tax credits will expire unused, signaling potential long-term profitability challenges in the region.
Detailed definition
The valuation allowance specifically applied to international tax credit carryforwards to account for the uncertainty of...
Peer comparison
Comparable to valuation allowances on tax credit assets for multinational entities.
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bby_segment_international_tax_credit_carryforward_valuation_allowanceHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $110M | $1M | $1M | $2M |
| QoQ Change | — | -99.1% | +0.0% | +100.0% |
| YoY Change | — | -99.1% | +0.0% | +100.0% |
Range$1M – $110M
Avg YoY Growth+0.3%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Best Buy's international — tax credit carryforward valuation allowance?
- Best Buy (BBY) reported international — tax credit carryforward valuation allowance of $2M in Q4 2024.
- What does international — tax credit carryforward valuation allowance mean?
- The portion of international tax credits that the company expects it will not be able to use.