Operating Expenses

Accretion Expense

T-Mobile US Accretion Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $17.25M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.8%, from $17.75M to $17.25M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Accretion Expense shows an upward trend with a 3.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

This is a predictable, non-cash expense that reflects long-term infrastructure commitments.

Detailed definition

The periodic expense recognized to increase the carrying value of an asset retirement obligation (ARO) due to the passag...

Peer comparison

Common in capital-intensive industries like telecom, energy, and utilities.

Metric ID: is_tmusz_asset_retirement_obligation_accretion

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24
Value$62.00M$65.00M$71.00M$69.00M
YoY Change—+4.8%+9.2%-2.8%
Range$62.00M – $71.00M
CAGR+3.6%
Avg YoY Growth+3.8%
Median YoY Growth+4.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is T-Mobile US's accretion expense?
T-Mobile US (TMUS) reported accretion expense of $17.25M in Q4 2024.
How has T-Mobile US's accretion expense changed year-over-year?
T-Mobile US's accretion expense decreased by 2.8% year-over-year, from $17.75M to $17.25M.
What is the long-term trend for T-Mobile US's accretion expense?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), T-Mobile US's accretion expense has grown at a 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $62.00M to $69.00M.
What does accretion expense mean?
The accounting cost of the interest-like growth of future cleanup or removal liabilities.

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