Supplemental

Taxes Paid

MKS Instruments Taxes Paid remained flat by 0.0% to $36.25M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 19.4%, from $45.00M to $36.25M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Taxes Paid shows an upward trend with a 9.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High cash taxes relative to earnings may indicate limited tax planning opportunities or specific jurisdictional tax requirements.

Detailed definition

The actual cash outflow for income taxes during the period, which may differ from the tax expense reported on the income...

Peer comparison

Comparable across peers in the same tax jurisdictions; useful for calculating effective cash tax rates.

Metric ID: income_taxes_paid

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24
Value$110.00M$133.00M$180.00M$145.00M
YoY Change+20.9%+35.3%-19.4%
Range$110.00M$180.00M
CAGR+9.6%
Avg YoY Growth+12.3%
Median YoY Growth+20.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MKS Instruments's taxes paid?
MKS Instruments (MKSI) reported taxes paid of $36.25M in Q4 2024.
How has MKS Instruments's taxes paid changed year-over-year?
MKS Instruments's taxes paid decreased by 19.4% year-over-year, from $45.00M to $36.25M.
What is the long-term trend for MKS Instruments's taxes paid?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), MKS Instruments's taxes paid has grown at a 9.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $110.00M to $145.00M.
What does taxes paid mean?
The actual cash paid to tax authorities during the period.