Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) Tax Rate %: 38.64% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:SPK Spark New Zealand Ltd ASX:SPK
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Price A$1.53
GF Value A$2.66
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Spark New Zealand Tax Rate %?

Spark New Zealand ASX:SPK +0.66% 72 Tax Rate % is 38.64% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:SPK with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Spark New Zealand's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$30 Mil. Spark New Zealand's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$77 Mil. Therefore, Spark New Zealand's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 38.64%.

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Spark New Zealand Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spark New Zealand's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Spark New Zealand Tax Rate % Chart

Spark New Zealand Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Tax Rate %
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Spark New Zealand Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Spark New Zealand Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Spark New Zealand's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jun. 2025 )
=88.063/321.661
=27.38 %

Spark New Zealand's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=29.612/76.644
=38.64 %

* 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 Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 38.64% mean?
Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) has a Tax Rate % of 38.64% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Spark New Zealand's Tax Rate % too high?
Spark New Zealand's current Tax Rate % is 38.64%. Overall, Spark New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spark New Zealand's Tax Rate % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Spark New Zealand's Tax Rate % of 38.64% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Spark New Zealand's current Tax Rate % is 38.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spark New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.66, compared to a current price of A$1.53 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 38.64%. Spark New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK), the current Tax Rate % is 38.64% 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 Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spark New Zealand stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.53 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.66. GuruFocus considers Spark New Zealand to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SPK:

  • Tax Rate %: 38.64%
  • GF Value™: A$2.66 vs. price of A$1.53 (42.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Spark New Zealand Business Description

Address 50 Albert Street, Spark City, Level 1, Private Bag 92028, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Spark is one of only three integrated telecommunications companies in New Zealand. It is the leading mobile network operator with low- to mid-40% subscriber and revenue share, and the dominant provider of fixed-line broadband services with a mid-30% subscriber share. It has a big position in the New Zealand corporate and wholesale telecommunications services provision space. Spark supplements its core telecommunications operations and related infrastructure with IT products and services across cloud, managed data and networks, procurement, data centers, and Internet of Things. Its operations are all based in New Zealand, except for its 41% interest in Southern Cross Submarine Cables, which has zero book value and to which Spark has no funding obligations.
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