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Asset Retirement Obligation
Williams Companies Asset Retirement Obligation increased by 26.6% to $2.64B in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Asset Retirement Obligation shows an upward trend with a 21.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2024Feb 25, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase reflects higher projected environmental or decommissioning costs, which may impact future cash flows.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated liability for the future costs associated with retiring, dismantling, or restoring physica...
Peer comparison
Standard for energy and infrastructure firms; highly dependent on regulatory requirements and asset types.
Metric ID:
other_asset_retirement_obligationHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.67B | $1.91B | $2.08B | $2.64B |
| QoQ Change | — | +15.0% | +8.9% | +26.6% |
| YoY Change | — | +15.0% | +8.9% | +26.6% |
Range$1.67B – $2.64B
Avg YoY Growth+16.8%
Median YoY Growth+15.0%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Williams Companies's asset retirement obligation?
- Williams Companies (WMB) reported asset retirement obligation of $2.64B in Q4 2024.
- What is the long-term trend for Williams Companies's asset retirement obligation?
- Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Williams Companies's asset retirement obligation has grown at a 21.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.22B to $2.64B.
- What does asset retirement obligation mean?
- The estimated future cost to dismantle and clean up physical assets after they are retired.