West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Tax Provision: A$-241 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:WAF West African Resources Ltd ASX:WAF
96 GF Score
Price A$2.82
GF Value A$4.59
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is West African Resources Tax Provision?

West African Resources ASX:WAF -0.70% 96 Tax Provision is A$-241 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

West African Resources's tax provision for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-160 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-241 Mil.

West African Resources Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West African Resources's Tax Provision can be seen below:

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* 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.

West African Resources Tax Provision Chart

West African Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Provision
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West African Resources Semi-Annual Data
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West African Resources Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-241 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 Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of A$-241 Mil mean?
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) has a Tax Provision of A$-241 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on West African Resources and its competitors.
Is West African Resources' Tax Provision too high?
West African Resources' current Tax Provision is A$-241 Mil. Overall, West African Resources has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West African Resources' Tax Provision compare to NEM and AU?
West African Resources' Tax Provision of A$-241 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 Tax Provision for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on West African Resources and its competitors. West African Resources's current Tax Provision is A$-241 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.59, compared to a current price of A$2.82 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is A$-241 Mil. West African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West African Resources (ASX:WAF), the current Tax Provision is A$-241 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.82 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.59. GuruFocus considers West African Resources to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:WAF:

  • Tax Provision: A$-241 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$4.59 vs. price of A$2.82 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs

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

West African Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges WFRSF:USAW25:Germany
Address 1 Alvan Street, Level 1, Subiaco, WA, AUS, 6008
West African Resources Ltd is engaged in mineral exploration in Burkina Faso. It focuses on the development of the Sanbrado Gold Project. The Group's mineral portfolio also includes gold and copper-gold exploration permits in Burkina Faso. The operating segments of the Company that includes Mining Operations: comprise the Sanbrado Gold Project operation located in Burkina Faso. Construction and E&E segment comprises mines under construction andexploration and evaluation (E&E) projects in locations other than Sanbrado.
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