Discontinued — last reported Q4 '26
US, Canada, And France — Valuation allowance
Semtech US, Canada, And France — Valuation allowance increased by 2.5% to $336.30M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.5%, from $328.20M to $336.30M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in the valuation allowance signals reduced confidence in generating sufficient future taxable income to utilize tax assets, whereas a decrease suggests improved profitability outlook or successful tax planning.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the portion of deferred tax assets for the US, Canada, and France region that the company determi...
Peer comparison
Comparable companies evaluate valuation allowances based on regional profitability trends, with higher allowances typically correlating with periods of regional operating losses or uncertainty.
smtc_segment_us_canada_and_france_valuation_allowanceHistorical Data
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | Q4 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $17.50M | $156.90M | $304.40M | $328.20M | $336.30M |
| QoQ Change | — | +796.6% | +94.0% | +7.8% | +2.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +796.6% | +94.0% | +7.8% | +2.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Semtech's us, canada, and france — valuation allowance?
- Semtech (SMTC) reported us, canada, and france — valuation allowance of $336.30M in Q4 2025.
- How has Semtech's us, canada, and france — valuation allowance changed year-over-year?
- Semtech's us, canada, and france — valuation allowance increased by 2.5% year-over-year, from $328.20M to $336.30M.
- What does us, canada, and france — valuation allowance mean?
- The portion of expected tax savings in the US, Canada, and France that the company believes it will likely not be able to use.