PRGS (Progress Software) Deferred Tax: $-18 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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PRGS Progress Software Corp PRGS
79 GF Score
Price $42.86
GF Value $78.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Progress Software Deferred Tax?

Progress Software PRGS -2.10% 79 Deferred Tax is $-18 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates PRGS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $78.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 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.

Progress Software's change in deferred tax for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-3 Mil. Its change in deferred tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-18 Mil.

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Progress Software Deferred Tax Historical Data

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

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Progress Software Deferred Tax Chart

Progress Software Annual Data
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Deferred Tax
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Progress Software Quarterly Data
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Progress Software 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-18 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 $-18 Mil mean?
Progress Software (PRGS) has a Deferred Tax of $-18 Mil as of May. 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 Progress Software.
Is Progress Software's Deferred Tax too high?
Progress Software's current Deferred Tax is $-18 Mil. Overall, Progress Software has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Progress Software's Deferred Tax compare to PICS and NN?
Progress Software's Deferred Tax of $-18 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 Progress Software. Progress Software's current Deferred Tax is $-18 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Progress Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progress Software (PRGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.84, compared to a current price of $42.86 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Deferred Tax is $-18 Mil. Progress Software's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Progress Software (PRGS), the current Deferred Tax is $-18 Mil as of May. 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 Progress Software (PRGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progress Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $42.86 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.84. GuruFocus considers Progress Software to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PRGS:

  • Deferred Tax: $-18 Mil
  • GF Value™: $78.84 vs. price of $42.86 (45.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Progress Software Business Description

Other Exchanges PRGS:MexicoPGR:Germany
Address 15 Wayside Road, Suite 400, Burlington, MA, USA, 01803
Progress Software Corp provides software products that enable customers to develop, deploy, and manage AI-powered applications and digital experiences. The Company operates across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific through subsidiaries and distributors, generating a majority of its revenue from the United States. Its product portfolio includes Progress Agentic RAG, Automate MFT, Chef, Corticon, DataDirect, Developer Tools, Flowmon, Kemp LoadMaster, MarkLogic, MOVEit, OpenEdge, Semaphore, ShareFile, Sitefinity, and WhatsUp Gold, offering solutions for application development, data connectivity, DevOps automation, managed file transfer, network security, and digital experience. It generates maximum revenue from the United States.
79GF Score

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