Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM) Deferred Tax: C$-3.10 Mil (TTM As of Jul. 2026)

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TSX:SAM Starcore International Mines Ltd TSX:SAM
44 GF Score
Price C$0.47
GF Value C$0.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Starcore International Mines Deferred Tax?

Starcore International Mines TSX:SAM 44 Deferred Tax is C$-3.10 Mil as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:SAM with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). 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.

Starcore International Mines's change in deferred tax for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was C$-0.25 Mil. Its change in deferred tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was C$-3.10 Mil.

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TSX:SAM
44GF Score
Starcore International Mines Ltd TSX:SAM
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Starcore International Mines 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 Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-3.10 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.

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What does a Deferred Tax of C$-3.10 Mil mean?
Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM) has a Deferred Tax of C$-3.10 Mil as of Jul. 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 Starcore International Mines.
Is Starcore International Mines' Deferred Tax too high?
Starcore International Mines' current Deferred Tax is C$-3.10 Mil. Overall, Starcore International Mines has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starcore International Mines' Deferred Tax compare to competitors?
Starcore International Mines' Deferred Tax of C$-3.10 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Deferred Tax depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Starcore International Mines. Starcore International Mines's current Deferred Tax is C$-3.10 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starcore International Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.17, compared to a current price of C$0.47 — trading 176.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Deferred Tax is C$-3.10 Mil. Starcore International Mines' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM), the current Deferred Tax is C$-3.10 Mil as of Jul. 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 Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$0.47 is trading 176.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.17. GuruFocus considers Starcore International Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SAM:

  • Deferred Tax: C$-3.10 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$0.17 vs. price of C$0.47 (176.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Starcore International Mines Business Description

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Address 580 Hornby Street, Suite 750, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3B6
Starcore International Mines Ltd is in the business of exploration, development, and production of minerals. It has got products in various stages The San Martin being the primary source of operating cash flows. In Mexico, the business holds an interest in the silver and gold processing plant. Some of its projects include San Martin, El Creston, and Toiyabe among others. The majority of the organization's revenue comes from Bernal, Mexico. The Company is also engaged in acquiring mining related operating assets and exploration assets in North America and West Africa directly and through corporate acquisitions.
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