Cardinal Health (BSP:C1AH34) Tax Provision: R$-2,492 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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BSP:C1AH34 Cardinal Health Inc BSP:C1AH34
74 GF Score
Price R$1,199.26
GF Value R$773.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cardinal Health Tax Provision?

Cardinal Health BSP:C1AH34 -1.81% 74 Tax Provision is R$-2,492 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:C1AH34 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$773.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cardinal Health's tax provision for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$-789 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R$-2,492 Mil.

Cardinal Health Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health's Tax Provision can be seen below:

* 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.

Cardinal Health Tax Provision Chart

Cardinal Health Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Tax Provision
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -772.30 -1,611.43 -1,874.36 -2,950.37 -2,403.20

Cardinal Health Quarterly Data
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Cardinal Health Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-2,492 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 R$-2,492 Mil mean?
Cardinal Health (BSP:C1AH34) has a Tax Provision of R$-2,492 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors.
Is Cardinal Health's Tax Provision too high?
Cardinal Health's current Tax Provision is R$-2,492 Mil. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's Tax Provision compare to COR and HSIC?
Cardinal Health's Tax Provision of R$-2,492 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Distribution company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors. Cardinal Health's current Tax Provision is R$-2,492 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (BSP:C1AH34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$773.23, compared to a current price of R$1,199.26 — trading 55.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is R$-2,492 Mil. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Cardinal Health (BSP:C1AH34), the current Tax Provision is R$-2,492 Mil as of Jun. 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 Cardinal Health (BSP:C1AH34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$1,199.26 is trading 55.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$773.23. GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:C1AH34:

  • Tax Provision: R$-2,492 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$773.23 vs. price of R$1,199.26 (55.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C1AH34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cardinal Health Business Description

Address 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH, USA, 43017
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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