AVA (Avista) Tax Rate %: 12.38% (As of Mar. 2026)


AVA Avista Corp AVA
74 GF Score
Price $41.90
GF Value $36.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Avista Tax Rate %?

Avista AVA +1.82% 74 Tax Rate % is 12.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AVA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Avista's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13 Mil. Avista's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $105 Mil. Therefore, Avista's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.38%.


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Avista Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avista's Tax Rate % 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.

Avista Tax Rate % Chart

Avista Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Avista Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Avista Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Avista's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=24/217
=11.06 %

Avista's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=13/105
=12.38 %

* 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 12.38% mean?
Avista (AVA) has a Tax Rate % of 12.38% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Avista's Tax Rate % too high?
Avista's current Tax Rate % is 12.38%. Overall, Avista has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avista's Tax Rate % compare to UTL and AES?
Avista's Tax Rate % of 12.38% 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 Rate % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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. Avista's current Tax Rate % is 12.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista (AVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.61, compared to a current price of $41.90 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 12.38%. Avista's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 13 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 Avista (AVA), the current Tax Rate % is 12.38% 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 Avista (AVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.90 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.61. GuruFocus considers Avista to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AVA:

  • Tax Rate %: 12.38%
  • GF Value™: $36.61 vs. price of $41.90 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 13 warning signs

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


Avista Business Description

Other Exchanges AV6:Germany
Address 1411 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA, USA, 99202-2600
Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. The company has two business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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