Non-Current Liabilities

Asset retirement obligations

Williams Companies Asset retirement obligations decreased by 14.2% to $91.00M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Asset retirement obligations shows an upward trend with a 9.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher projected environmental or decommissioning costs, which may impact long-term cash flow planning.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated legal or contractual costs associated with the future retirement, decommissioning, or envi...

Peer comparison

Common in manufacturing, energy, and healthcare sectors with significant physical infrastructure.

Metric ID: asset_retirement_obligations

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24
Value$75.00M$87.00M$106.00M$91.00M
QoQ Change+16.0%+21.8%-14.2%
YoY Change+16.0%+21.8%-14.2%
Range$75.00M$106.00M
Avg YoY Growth+7.9%
Median YoY Growth+16.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Companies's asset retirement obligations?
Williams Companies (WMB) reported asset retirement obligations of $91.00M in Q4 2024.
What is the long-term trend for Williams Companies's asset retirement obligations?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Williams Companies's asset retirement obligations has grown at a 9.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $63.00M to $91.00M.
What does asset retirement obligations mean?
The estimated future cost to dismantle or clean up facilities and equipment once they are no longer in use.