JB Foods (SGX:BEW) Tax Provision: S$-35 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SGX:BEW JB Foods Ltd SGX:BEW
86 GF Score
Price S$0.76
GF Value S$1.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is JB Foods Tax Provision?

JB Foods SGX:BEW 86 Tax Provision is S$-35 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:BEW with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

JB Foods's tax provision for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-18 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-35 Mil.

JB Foods Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JB Foods'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.

JB Foods Tax Provision Chart

JB Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Provision
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JB Foods Semi-Annual Data
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JB Foods 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 S$-35 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 S$-35 Mil mean?
JB Foods (SGX:BEW) has a Tax Provision of S$-35 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 JB Foods and its competitors.
Is JB Foods' Tax Provision too high?
JB Foods' current Tax Provision is S$-35 Mil. Overall, JB Foods has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JB Foods' Tax Provision compare to MDLZ and HSY?
JB Foods' Tax Provision of S$-35 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 JB Foods and its competitors. JB Foods's current Tax Provision is S$-35 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JB Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Foods (SGX:BEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.07, compared to a current price of S$0.76 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is S$-35 Mil. JB Foods' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 JB Foods (SGX:BEW), the current Tax Provision is S$-35 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 JB Foods (SGX:BEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$0.76 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.07. GuruFocus considers JB Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BEW:

  • Tax Provision: S$-35 Mil
  • GF Value™: S$1.07 vs. price of S$0.76 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

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

JB Foods Business Description

Address Lot CP1, Jalan Tanjung A/6, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas, Gelang Patah, JHR, MYS, 81560
JB Foods Ltd produces cocoa products. The company's products include cocoa powder, cocoa mass, and cocoa butter. The group's products are sold under the 'JB COCOA' brand name to the international customer base, ranging from international trade houses to end users such as food and beverage and confectionery manufacturers. The Group's key customers include Nestle Group, Mondelez Group, Mars Group, Hershey's Group, Itochu Corporation, Theobroma B.V., General Cocoa Company Inc., Olam Europe Limited, etc. The group operates in only one business segment, which is the production and sale of cocoa ingredients products. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Singapore.
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