WPP (CHIX:WPPL) Tax Rate %: 833.33% (As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:WPPL WPP PLC CHIX:WPPL
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GF Value £6.15
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What is WPP Tax Rate %?

WPP CHIX:WPPL +4.05% 49 Tax Rate % is 833.33% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WPPL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. WPP's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £275 Mil. WPP's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £33 Mil. Therefore, WPP's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 833.33%.

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WPP Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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WPP Tax Rate % Chart

WPP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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WPP 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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WPP Tax Rate % Calculation

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

WPP'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 )
=303/131
=231.30 %

WPP'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 )
=275/33
=833.33 %

* 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 833.33% mean?
WPP (CHIX:WPPL) has a Tax Rate % of 833.33% as of Dec. 2025.
Is WPP's Tax Rate % too high?
WPP's current Tax Rate % is 833.33%. Overall, WPP has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WPP's Tax Rate % compare to APP and OMC?
WPP's Tax Rate % of 833.33% 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. WPP's current Tax Rate % is 833.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WPP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP (CHIX:WPPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.15, compared to a current price of £2.75 — trading 55.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 833.33%. WPP's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 WPP (CHIX:WPPL), the current Tax Rate % is 833.33% 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 WPP (CHIX:WPPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.75 is trading 55.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.15. GuruFocus considers WPP to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WPPL:

  • Tax Rate %: 833.33%
  • GF Value™: £6.15 vs. price of £2.75 (55.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

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

WPP Business Description

Address 18 Upper Ground, Sea Containers, London, GBR, SE1 9GL
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, WPP is the world's largest ad holding company based on annual revenue. Its services, which include traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, are provided worldwide, with over 70% of its revenue coming from more developed regions such as North America, the UK, and Western Europe. WPP is the largest media buying entity in the world.
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