CHOLF (China Oilfield Services) Tax Provision: $-156 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

CHOLF China Oilfield Services Ltd CHOLF
75 GF Score
Price $0.88
GF Value $1.28
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is China Oilfield Services Tax Provision?

China Oilfield Services CHOLF 75 Tax Provision is $-156 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHOLF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

China Oilfield Services's tax provision for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-35 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-156 Mil.

China Oilfield Services Tax Provision Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for China Oilfield Services'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.

China Oilfield Services Tax Provision Chart

China Oilfield Services 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 -120.50 -69.18 -134.48 -174.19 -149.64

China Oilfield Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -26.55 -42.17 -39.69 -39.17 -35.46
CHOLF
75GF Score
China Oilfield Services Ltd CHOLF
Tax Provision is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

China Oilfield Services Tax Provision Calculation

Tax to be paid.

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 $-156 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 $-156 Mil mean?
China Oilfield Services (CHOLF) has a Tax Provision of $-156 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 China Oilfield Services and its competitors.
Is China Oilfield Services' Tax Provision too high?
China Oilfield Services' current Tax Provision is $-156 Mil. Overall, China Oilfield Services has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Oilfield Services' Tax Provision compare to SLB and BKR?
China Oilfield Services' Tax Provision of $-156 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Oil & Gas 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 China Oilfield Services and its competitors. China Oilfield Services's current Tax Provision is $-156 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Oilfield Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oilfield Services (CHOLF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.28, compared to a current price of $0.88 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-156 Mil. China Oilfield Services' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 China Oilfield Services (CHOLF), the current Tax Provision is $-156 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 China Oilfield Services (CHOLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oilfield Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.88 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.28. GuruFocus considers China Oilfield Services to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHOLF:

  • Tax Provision: $-156 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.28 vs. price of $0.88 (31.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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

China Oilfield Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 201 Haiyou Avenue, Yanjiao Economic & Technological Development Zone, Hebei Province, Sanhe City, CHN, 065201
China Oilfield Services Ltd is engaged in the provision of oilfield services including drilling services, well services, marine support services, and geophysical acquisition and surveying services. It operates in four segments namely the drilling services segment offers oilfield drilling services, the well services segment offers logging and downhole services, the marine support services segment is engaged in the transportation of materials, supplies, and personnel to offshore facilities, moving and positioning drilling structures, and the geophysical acquisition and surveying services segment is engaged in the provision of offshore seismic data acquisition and marine surveying. It generates the majority of its revenue from Well services segment.
75GF Score

Get the complete analysis for CHOLF

Tax Provision is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$0.88
Price
$1.28
GF Value