WTBCF (Whitbread) Deferred Tax: $115 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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WTBCF Whitbread PLC WTBCF
67 GF Score
Price $31.09
GF Value $42.53
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What is Whitbread Deferred Tax?

Whitbread WTBCF 67 Deferred Tax is $115 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WTBCF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.53. The stock has 4 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.

Whitbread's change in deferred tax for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $21 Mil. Its change in deferred tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $115 Mil.

Whitbread Deferred Tax Historical Data

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

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Whitbread Deferred Tax Chart

Whitbread Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Deferred Tax
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Whitbread Semi-Annual Data
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Whitbread 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $115 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 $115 Mil mean?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a Deferred Tax of $115 Mil as of Feb. 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 Whitbread.
Is Whitbread's Deferred Tax too high?
Whitbread's current Deferred Tax is $115 Mil. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Deferred Tax compare to MAR and HLT?
Whitbread's Deferred Tax of $115 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Deferred Tax depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Whitbread. Whitbread's current Deferred Tax is $115 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a current Deferred Tax of $115 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.53, compared to a current price of $31.09 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Deferred Tax is $115 Mil. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Whitbread (WTBCF), the current Deferred Tax is $115 Mil as of Feb. 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 Whitbread (WTBCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.09 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.53.

Key valuation signals for WTBCF:

  • Deferred Tax: $115 Mil
  • GF Value™: $42.53 vs. price of $31.09 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Whitbread Business Description

Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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