Xero (ASX:XRO) Deferred Tax: A$0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ASX:XRO Xero Ltd ASX:XRO
72 GF Score
Price A$79.37
GF Value A$204.03
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Xero Deferred Tax?

Xero ASX:XRO -1.66% 72 Deferred Tax is A$0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:XRO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of A$204.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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.

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

Xero Deferred Tax Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xero's Deferred Tax can be seen below:

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Xero Deferred Tax Chart

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Xero 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 Mar. 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?
Xero (ASX:XRO) has a Deferred Tax of A$0 Mil as of Mar. 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 Xero.
Is Xero's Deferred Tax too high?
Xero's current Deferred Tax is A$0 Mil. Overall, Xero has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xero's Deferred Tax compare to CRM and SHOP?
Xero's Deferred Tax of A$0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Deferred Tax depends on the Software 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 Xero. Xero'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 Xero stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xero (ASX:XRO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$204.03, compared to a current price of A$79.37 — trading 61.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Deferred Tax is A$0 Mil. Xero's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Xero (ASX:XRO), the current Deferred Tax is A$0 Mil as of Mar. 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 Xero (ASX:XRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xero stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$79.37 is trading 61.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$204.03. GuruFocus considers Xero to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:XRO:

  • Deferred Tax: A$0 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$204.03 vs. price of A$79.37 (61.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Xero Business Description

Other Exchanges XROLF:USA0XE:Germany
Address 19-23 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
Xero is a technology company originating from New Zealand, providing cloud-based accounting software, primarily for small and midsized enterprises, or SMEs, and accounting practices. As a first mover in the space for cloud-based accounting software, Xero has grown quickly to achieve dominant market share in New Zealand and Australia, displacing legacy providers. Xero has also expanded beyond its home region toward other English-speaking countries, primarily the UK and the US.
72GF Score

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