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Deferred Tax Assets, Gross

International Business Machines Deferred Tax Assets, Gross increased by 11.4% to $18.42B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Gross shows an upward trend with a 7.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher gross assets indicate a larger potential tax shield, though it must be viewed alongside valuation allowances to determine net value.

Detailed definition

This represents the total gross deferred tax assets before any valuation allowances are applied. It reflects the total p...

Peer comparison

Standard financial reporting metric for all companies subject to income tax.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_gross

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$14.76B$15.87B$16.54B$18.42B
QoQ Change+7.5%+4.2%+11.4%
YoY Change+7.5%+4.2%+11.4%
Range$14.76B$18.42B
Avg YoY Growth+7.7%
Median YoY Growth+7.5%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, gross?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported deferred tax assets, gross of $18.42B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, gross?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Business Machines's deferred tax assets, gross has grown at a 7.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.76B to $18.42B.
What does deferred tax assets, gross mean?
The total potential future tax savings from all temporary accounting differences before accounting for potential non-realization.