GVDBF (Givaudan) Tax Provision: $-273 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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GVDBF Givaudan SA GVDBF
84 GF Score
Price $3,892.89
GF Value $4,545.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Givaudan Tax Provision?

Givaudan GVDBF 84 Tax Provision is $-273 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GVDBF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $4,545.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Givaudan's tax provision for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-131 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-273 Mil.

Givaudan Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Givaudan'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.

Givaudan Tax Provision Chart

Givaudan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Provision
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Givaudan Semi-Annual Data
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Givaudan Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-273 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 $-273 Mil mean?
Givaudan (GVDBF) has a Tax Provision of $-273 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 Givaudan and its competitors.
Is Givaudan's Tax Provision too high?
Givaudan's current Tax Provision is $-273 Mil. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's Tax Provision compare to LIN and SHW?
Givaudan's Tax Provision of $-273 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Chemicals 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 Givaudan and its competitors. Givaudan's current Tax Provision is $-273 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (GVDBF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4,545.19, compared to a current price of $3,892.89 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-273 Mil. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Givaudan (GVDBF), the current Tax Provision is $-273 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 Givaudan (GVDBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3,892.89 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4,545.19. GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GVDBF:

  • Tax Provision: $-273 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4,545.19 vs. price of $3,892.89 (14.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Givaudan Business Description

Address Chemin de la Parfumerie 5, Vernier, CHE, 1214
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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