CMPGF (Compass Group) Tax Provision: $-740 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CMPGF Compass Group PLC CMPGF
91 GF Score
Price $33.18
GF Value $40.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Compass Group Tax Provision?

Compass Group CMPGF 91 Tax Provision is $-740 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMPGF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Compass Group's tax provision for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-393 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-740 Mil.

Compass Group Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compass Group'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.

Compass Group Tax Provision Chart

Compass Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Provision
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Compass Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Compass Group Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-740 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 $-740 Mil mean?
Compass Group (CMPGF) has a Tax Provision of $-740 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 Compass Group and its competitors.
Is Compass Group's Tax Provision too high?
Compass Group's current Tax Provision is $-740 Mil. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Tax Provision compare to MCD and SBUX?
Compass Group's Tax Provision of $-740 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Restaurants 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 Compass Group and its competitors. Compass Group's current Tax Provision is $-740 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.94, compared to a current price of $33.18 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-740 Mil. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Compass Group (CMPGF), the current Tax Provision is $-740 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 Compass Group (CMPGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $33.18 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.94. GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CMPGF:

  • Tax Provision: $-740 Mil
  • GF Value™: $40.94 vs. price of $33.18 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Compass Group Business Description

Address Guildford Street, Compass House, Chertsey, Surrey, GBR, KT16 9BQ
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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