Santam (NAM:SNM) Tax Provision: R-2,760 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NAM:SNM Santam Ltd NAM:SNM
80 GF Score
Price R398.15
GF Value R469.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Santam Tax Provision?

Santam NAM:SNM 80 Tax Provision is R-2,760 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAM:SNM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R469.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Santam's tax provision for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-1,409 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-2,760 Mil.

Santam Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Santam'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.

Santam Tax Provision Chart

Santam 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 -1,471.00 -1,392.00 -1,727.00 -1,596.00 -2,760.00

Santam 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 -897.00 -534.00 -1,062.00 -1,351.00 -1,409.00
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Santam 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 R-2,760 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-2,760 Mil mean?
Santam (NAM:SNM) has a Tax Provision of R-2,760 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 Santam and its competitors.
Is Santam's Tax Provision too high?
Santam's current Tax Provision is R-2,760 Mil. Overall, Santam has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santam's Tax Provision compare to FNF and AXS?
Santam's Tax Provision of R-2,760 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 Insurance company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Insurance 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 Santam and its competitors. Santam's current Tax Provision is R-2,760 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santam (NAM:SNM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R469.24, compared to a current price of R398.15 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is R-2,760 Mil. Santam's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Santam (NAM:SNM), the current Tax Provision is R-2,760 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 Santam (NAM:SNM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santam stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R398.15 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R469.24. GuruFocus considers Santam to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:SNM:

  • Tax Provision: R-2,760 Mil
  • GF Value™: R469.24 vs. price of R398.15 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Santam Business Description

Other Exchanges SNT:South Africa
Address 1 Sportica Crescent, PO Box: 3881, Tyger Valley, Bellville, Cape Town, ZAF, 7530
Santam Ltd is a South African general insurance group. The company offers a range of policies against eventualities such as property damage, motor accidents, loss of income, crop losses, and catastrophe events, as well as reinsurance. The company helps mitigate risk to protect and grow financial well-being, and clients' insured losses are paid out of invested premiums.
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