Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Tax Rate %: 34.41% (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:UMGA Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA
64 GF Score
Price €14.90
GF Value €26.88
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Universal Music Group NV Tax Rate %?

Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA 64 Tax Rate % is 34.41% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Universal Music Group NV's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €117 Mil. Universal Music Group NV's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €340 Mil. Therefore, Universal Music Group NV's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 34.41%.

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Universal Music Group NV Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Universal Music Group NV Tax Rate % Chart

Universal Music Group NV Annual Data
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Tax Rate %
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Universal Music Group NV Semi-Annual Data
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Universal Music Group NV Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Universal Music Group NV'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 )
=546/2086
=26.17 %

Universal Music Group NV's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=117/340
=34.41 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of 34.41% mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Tax Rate % of 34.41% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Tax Rate % too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Tax Rate % is 34.41%. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Tax Rate % compare to NFLX and DIS?
Universal Music Group NV's Tax Rate % of 34.41% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Universal Music Group NV's current Tax Rate % is 34.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.88, compared to a current price of €14.90 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 34.41%. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Tax Rate % is 34.41% as of Jun. 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.90 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.88. GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:

  • Tax Rate %: 34.41%
  • GF Value™: €26.88 vs. price of €14.90 (44.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Universal Music Group NV Business Description

Address s-Gravelandseweg 80, Hilversum, NH, NLD, 1217 EW
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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