Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) Tax Rate %: 57.21% (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:MJ4 Metals Exploration PLC FRA:MJ4
73 GF Score
Price €0.14
GF Value €0.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Metals Exploration Tax Rate %?

Metals Exploration FRA:MJ4 73 Tax Rate % is 57.21% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:MJ4 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Metals Exploration's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.8 Mil. Metals Exploration's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €24.2 Mil. Therefore, Metals Exploration's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 57.21%.

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Metals Exploration Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Metals Exploration Tax Rate % Chart

Metals Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 -1.00 0.26 26.17 36.57

Metals Exploration Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.38 -0.11 -38.38 1.84 57.21
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Metals Exploration Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Metals Exploration'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 )
=14.093/38.532
=36.57 %

Metals Exploration'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 )
=13.829/24.172
=57.21 %

* 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 57.21% mean?
Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) has a Tax Rate % of 57.21% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Metals Exploration's Tax Rate % too high?
Metals Exploration's current Tax Rate % is 57.21%. Overall, Metals Exploration has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metals Exploration's Tax Rate % compare to NEM and AU?
Metals Exploration's Tax Rate % of 57.21% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Metals & Mining 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. Metals Exploration's current Tax Rate % is 57.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 242.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 57.21%. Metals Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4), the current Tax Rate % is 57.21% 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 Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 242.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04. GuruFocus considers Metals Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MJ4:

  • Tax Rate %: 57.21%
  • GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.14 (242.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MJ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Metals Exploration Business Description

Other Exchanges MTL:UK
Address 27-28 Eastcastle Street, London, GBR, W1W 8DH
Metals Exploration PLC is a natural resource exploration and development company. The company identifies, acquires, and develops mining and processing projects, mining companies, and businesses with a focus on base and precious metals mining opportunities. The main asset of the company is the Runruno gold-molybdenum project in Northern Philippines. The company operates in geographic areas of the UK, Philippines, and Singapore.
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