Fortis (TSX:FTS) Tax Provision: C$-389 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:FTS Fortis Inc TSX:FTS
80 GF Score
Price C$82.42
GF Value C$64.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Fortis Tax Provision?

Fortis TSX:FTS -0.01% 80 Tax Provision is C$-389 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:FTS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$64.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Fortis's tax provision for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-112 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-389 Mil.

Fortis Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortis'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.

Fortis Tax Provision Chart

Fortis Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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Fortis Quarterly Data
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Fortis Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-389 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 C$-389 Mil mean?
Fortis (TSX:FTS) has a Tax Provision of C$-389 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 Fortis and its competitors.
Is Fortis' Tax Provision too high?
Fortis' current Tax Provision is C$-389 Mil. Overall, Fortis has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortis' Tax Provision compare to NEE and SO?
Fortis' Tax Provision of C$-389 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Fortis and its competitors. Fortis's current Tax Provision is C$-389 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortis (TSX:FTS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$64.54, compared to a current price of C$82.42 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is C$-389 Mil. Fortis' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 12 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 Fortis (TSX:FTS), the current Tax Provision is C$-389 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 Fortis (TSX:FTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$82.42 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$64.54. GuruFocus considers Fortis to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:FTS:

  • Tax Provision: C$-389 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$64.54 vs. price of C$82.42 (27.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 12 warning signs

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

Fortis Business Description

Address 5 Springdale Street, Suite 1100, Fortis Place, Saint John’s, NL, CAN, A1B 3T2
Fortis owns and operates eight utility transmission and distribution subsidiaries in Canada and the United States, serving 3.5 million electricity and gas customers. The company has smaller stakes in electricity generation and several Caribbean utilities. Subsidiary ITC operates electric transmission in seven US states, with more than 16,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines in operation.
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