WPP (CHIX:WPPL) Tax Provision: £-303 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:WPPL WPP PLC CHIX:WPPL
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What is WPP Tax Provision?

WPP CHIX:WPPL +4.54% 49 Tax Provision is £-303 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WPPL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

WPP's tax provision for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-275 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-303 Mil.

WPP Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WPP'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.

WPP Tax Provision Chart

WPP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Provision
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -230.10 -385.00 -149.00 -402.00 -303.00

WPP Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Tax Provision Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -94.00 -92.00 -310.00 -28.00 -275.00
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WPP 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 £-303 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 £-303 Mil mean?
WPP (CHIX:WPPL) has a Tax Provision of £-303 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 WPP and its competitors.
Is WPP's Tax Provision too high?
WPP's current Tax Provision is £-303 Mil. Overall, WPP has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WPP's Tax Provision compare to APP and OMC?
WPP's Tax Provision of £-303 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Media - Diversified 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 WPP and its competitors. WPP's current Tax Provision is £-303 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WPP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP (CHIX:WPPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.09, compared to a current price of £2.72 — trading 55.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is £-303 Mil. WPP's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 WPP (CHIX:WPPL), the current Tax Provision is £-303 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 WPP (CHIX:WPPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.72 is trading 55.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.09. GuruFocus considers WPP to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WPPL:

  • Tax Provision: £-303 Mil
  • GF Value™: £6.09 vs. price of £2.72 (55.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

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

WPP Business Description

Address 18 Upper Ground, Sea Containers, London, GBR, SE1 9GL
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, WPP is the world's largest ad holding company based on annual revenue. Its services, which include traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, are provided worldwide, with over 70% of its revenue coming from more developed regions such as North America, the UK, and Western Europe. WPP is the largest media buying entity in the world.
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