Tax

Foreign Rate Differential

SBA Communications Foreign Rate Differential remained flat by 0.0% to -46050000.0% in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 105.8%, from 793050000.0% to -46050000.0%. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Foreign Rate Differential shows a downward trend with a -42.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryOther
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2024Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

A negative differential suggests lower average tax rates abroad, which can improve net margins, while a positive differential indicates higher foreign tax burdens.

Detailed definition

Quantifies the difference between the domestic statutory corporate tax rate and the weighted average tax rates applicabl...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for multinational insurance and financial services firms with global operations.

Metric ID: tmo_foreign_rate_differential

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24
Value958,600,000%2,099,600,000%3,172,200,000%-184,200,000%
YoY Change+119.0%+51.1%-105.8%
Range-184,200,000%3,172,200,000%
CAGR-42.3%
Avg YoY Growth+21.4%
Median YoY Growth+51.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBA Communications's foreign rate differential?
SBA Communications (SBAC) reported foreign rate differential of -46050000.0% in Q4 2024.
How has SBA Communications's foreign rate differential changed year-over-year?
SBA Communications's foreign rate differential decreased by 105.8% year-over-year, from 793050000.0% to -46050000.0%.
What is the long-term trend for SBA Communications's foreign rate differential?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), SBA Communications's foreign rate differential has grown at a -42.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 958600000.0% to -184200000.0%.
What does foreign rate differential mean?
The tax rate advantage or disadvantage of operating in foreign countries versus the home country.