BLCO (Bausch & Lomb) Tax Provision: $-10 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BLCO Bausch & Lomb Corp BLCO
77 GF Score
Price $16.81
GF Value $18.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bausch & Lomb Tax Provision?

Bausch & Lomb BLCO +3.26% 77 Tax Provision is $-10 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLCO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Bausch & Lomb's tax provision for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-10 Mil.

Bausch & Lomb Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bausch & Lomb'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.

Bausch & Lomb Tax Provision Chart

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Bausch & Lomb Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of $-10 Mil mean?
Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) has a Tax Provision of $-10 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Bausch & Lomb and its competitors.
Is Bausch & Lomb's Tax Provision too high?
Bausch & Lomb's current Tax Provision is $-10 Mil. Overall, Bausch & Lomb has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch & Lomb's Tax Provision compare to ISRG and BDX?
Bausch & Lomb's Tax Provision of $-10 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. Bausch & Lomb's current Tax Provision is $-10 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch & Lomb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.60, compared to a current price of $16.81 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-10 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO), the current Tax Provision is $-10 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.81 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.60. GuruFocus considers Bausch & Lomb to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BLCO:

  • Tax Provision: $-10 Mil
  • GF Value™: $18.60 vs. price of $16.81 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Bausch & Lomb Business Description

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Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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