PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) Tax Rate %: 67.64% (As of Nov. 2025)

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CHIX:PZCL PZ Cussons PLC CHIX:PZCL
49 GF Score
Price £1.05
GF Value £0.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is PZ Cussons Tax Rate %?

PZ Cussons CHIX:PZCL -1.69% 49 Tax Rate % is 67.64% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PZCL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. PZ Cussons's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £23.2 Mil. PZ Cussons's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £34.3 Mil. Therefore, PZ Cussons's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 67.64%.

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PZ Cussons Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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PZ Cussons Tax Rate % Chart

PZ Cussons Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Tax Rate %
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PZ Cussons Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Tax Rate % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28.87 -182.35 34.38 9,500.00 67.64
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PZ Cussons Tax Rate % Calculation

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

PZ Cussons's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: May. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: May. 2025 )
=11.7/6.5
=180.00 %

PZ Cussons's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Nov. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=23.2/34.3
=67.64 %

* 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 67.64% mean?
PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) has a Tax Rate % of 67.64% as of Nov. 2025.
Is PZ Cussons' Tax Rate % too high?
PZ Cussons' current Tax Rate % is 67.64%. Overall, PZ Cussons has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons' Tax Rate % compare to PG and CL?
PZ Cussons' Tax Rate % of 67.64% 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 Rate % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. PZ Cussons's current Tax Rate % is 67.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.93, compared to a current price of £1.05 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 67.64%. PZ Cussons' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL), the current Tax Rate % is 67.64% as of Nov. 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 PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.05 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.93. GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PZCL:

  • Tax Rate %: 67.64%
  • GF Value™: £0.93 vs. price of £1.05 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 8 warning signs

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

PZ Cussons Business Description

Other Exchanges PZC:UK1ZQ:Germany
Address 3500 Aviator Way, Manchester Business Park, Manchester, GBR, M22 5TG
PZ Cussons PLC is a household and personal-care company. Its main business categories are personal care and beauty, home care, food and nutrition, and electricals. The principal activities of the Group are the manufacture and distribution of soaps, detergents, toiletries, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, and nutritional products. The geographical segments of the company are Europe and the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Central regions. The company derives its maximum revenue from Europe and the Americas.
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