MERF (TSE:3168) Tax Provision: 円-1,324 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3168 MERF Inc TSE:3168
54 GF Score
Price 円1,551.00
GF Value 円582.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MERF Tax Provision?

MERF TSE:3168 -2.70% 54 Tax Provision is 円-1,324 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円582.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

MERF's tax provision for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-596 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-1,324 Mil.

MERF Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MERF'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.

MERF Tax Provision Chart

MERF Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Tax Provision
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -742.32 -298.44 -89.85 -412.79 13.59

MERF Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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MERF Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-1,324 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 円-1,324 Mil mean?
MERF (TSE:3168) has a Tax Provision of 円-1,324 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on MERF and its competitors.
Is MERF's Tax Provision too high?
MERF's current Tax Provision is 円-1,324 Mil. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's Tax Provision compare to competitors?
MERF's Tax Provision of 円-1,324 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Metals & Mining 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 MERF and its competitors. MERF's current Tax Provision is 円-1,324 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円582.22, compared to a current price of 円1,551.00 — trading 166.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is 円-1,324 Mil. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 MERF (TSE:3168), the current Tax Provision is 円-1,324 Mil as of Feb. 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,551.00 is trading 166.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円582.22. GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:

  • Tax Provision: 円-1,324 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円582.22 vs. price of 円1,551.00 (166.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MERF Business Description

Address 12-2 Nagonoe, Imizu, Toyama, JPN, 934-0031
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
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