NTCT (NetScout Systems) Tax Provision: $-19.2 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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NTCT NetScout Systems Inc NTCT
65 GF Score
Price $38.47
GF Value $23.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is NetScout Systems Tax Provision?

NetScout Systems NTCT +1.18% 65 Tax Provision is $-19.2 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NTCT with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

NetScout Systems's tax provision for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.9 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-19.2 Mil.

NetScout Systems Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NetScout Systems's Tax Provision can be seen below:

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* 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.

NetScout Systems Tax Provision Chart

NetScout Systems Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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NetScout Systems Quarterly Data
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NetScout Systems Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-19.2 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 $-19.2 Mil mean?
NetScout Systems (NTCT) has a Tax Provision of $-19.2 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 NetScout Systems and its competitors.
Is NetScout Systems' Tax Provision too high?
NetScout Systems' current Tax Provision is $-19.2 Mil. Overall, NetScout Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetScout Systems' Tax Provision compare to EEFT and TDC?
NetScout Systems' Tax Provision of $-19.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Software 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 NetScout Systems and its competitors. NetScout Systems's current Tax Provision is $-19.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetScout Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetScout Systems (NTCT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.87, compared to a current price of $38.47 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-19.2 Mil. NetScout Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 NetScout Systems (NTCT), the current Tax Provision is $-19.2 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 NetScout Systems (NTCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetScout Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.47 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.87. GuruFocus considers NetScout Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NTCT:

  • Tax Provision: $-19.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: $23.87 vs. price of $38.47 (61.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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

NetScout Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges NSZ:Germany
Address 310 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, USA, 01886-4105
NetScout Systems Inc is engaged in providing enterprise network observability, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS), protection solutions. It bases its solutions on proprietary adaptive service intelligence technology, which helps customers monitor and identify performance issues and provides insight into network-based security threats. These solutions also deliver real-time and historical information, which provides insight to restore service and understand the quality of user experience. The company derives revenue from the sale of network management tools and security solutions. Its geographical regions include USA, which derives maximum revenue, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World.
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