Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) Tax Rate %: -29.17% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:5DP Dolphin Drilling AS FRA:5DP
50 GF Score
Price €0.23
GF Value €0.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dolphin Drilling AS Tax Rate %?

Dolphin Drilling AS FRA:5DP -0.43% 50 Tax Rate % is -29.17% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5DP with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Dolphin Drilling AS's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.2 Mil. Dolphin Drilling AS's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-4.2 Mil. Therefore, Dolphin Drilling AS's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -29.17%.

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Dolphin Drilling AS Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Dolphin Drilling AS Tax Rate % Chart

Dolphin Drilling AS Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.85 -1.05 -2.28 -1.58 -27.50

Dolphin Drilling AS Quarterly Data
Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Dec21 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Dolphin Drilling AS Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Dolphin Drilling AS'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 )
=13.116/-47.687
=-27.50 %

Dolphin Drilling AS'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 )
=1.211/-4.152
=-29.17 %

* 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 -29.17% mean?
Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) has a Tax Rate % of -29.17% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS's Tax Rate % too high?
Dolphin Drilling AS's current Tax Rate % is -29.17%. Overall, Dolphin Drilling AS has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolphin Drilling AS's Tax Rate % compare to NE and RIG?
Dolphin Drilling AS's Tax Rate % of -29.17% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Oil & Gas 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. Dolphin Drilling AS's current Tax Rate % is -29.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.36, compared to a current price of €0.23 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -29.17%. Dolphin Drilling AS's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP), the current Tax Rate % is -29.17% 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 Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Drilling AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.23 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.36. GuruFocus considers Dolphin Drilling AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5DP:

  • Tax Rate %: -29.17%
  • GF Value™: €0.36 vs. price of €0.23 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5DP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Dolphin Drilling AS Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DDRIL:Norway
Address Vestre Svanholmen 12, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Dolphin Drilling AS is organised into one segment; drilling services to the offshore oil and gas offshore industry. The company has presence in United Kingdom, India, Nigeria, Norway, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from India.
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