Metcash (ASX:MTS) Deferred Tax: A$0 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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ASX:MTS Metcash Ltd ASX:MTS
73 GF Score
Price A$3.04
GF Value A$3.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Metcash Deferred Tax?

Metcash ASX:MTS -1.94% 73 Deferred Tax is A$0 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:MTS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Metcash's change in deferred tax for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was A$0 Mil. Its change in deferred tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was A$0 Mil.

Metcash Deferred Tax Historical Data

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Metcash Deferred Tax Chart

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Metcash Deferred Tax Calculation

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$0 Mil.


* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Deferred Tax →
What does a Deferred Tax of A$0 Mil mean?
Metcash (ASX:MTS) has a Deferred Tax of A$0 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for Metcash.
Is Metcash's Deferred Tax too high?
Metcash's current Deferred Tax is A$0 Mil. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Deferred Tax compare to SYY and USFD?
Metcash's Deferred Tax of A$0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Deferred Tax for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Deferred Tax depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Deferred Tax should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Deferred Tax mean?
A high Deferred Tax can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for Metcash. Metcash's current Deferred Tax is A$0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (ASX:MTS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.56, compared to a current price of A$3.04 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Deferred Tax is A$0 Mil. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Deferred Tax calculated?
Deferred Tax is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metcash (ASX:MTS), the current Deferred Tax is A$0 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Metcash (ASX:MTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$3.04 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.56. GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MTS:

  • Deferred Tax: A$0 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$3.56 vs. price of A$3.04 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Metcash Business Description

Other Exchanges MCSHF:USAMG9:Germany
Address 1 Thomas Holt Drive, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2113
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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