Nampak (JSE:NPK) Tax Rate %: 26.19% (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:NPK Nampak Ltd JSE:NPK
54 GF Score
Price R440.03
GF Value R473.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nampak Tax Rate %?

Nampak JSE:NPK +0.01% 54 Tax Rate % is 26.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R473.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Nampak's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R186 Mil. Nampak's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R710 Mil. Therefore, Nampak's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.19%.

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Nampak Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

* 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.

Nampak Tax Rate % Chart

Nampak Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Rate %
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Nampak Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -3.20 47.82 24.89 14.40 26.19
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Nampak Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Nampak's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Sep. 2025 )
=277.2/1436.8
=19.29 %

Nampak'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 )
=186/710.1
=26.19 %

* 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 26.19% mean?
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a Tax Rate % of 26.19% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Nampak's Tax Rate % too high?
Nampak's current Tax Rate % is 26.19%. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's Tax Rate % compare to SW and PKG?
Nampak's Tax Rate % of 26.19% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Packaging & Containers 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. Nampak's current Tax Rate % is 26.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R473.86, compared to a current price of R440.03 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 26.19%. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current Tax Rate % is 26.19% 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R440.03 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R473.86. GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:

  • Tax Rate %: 26.19%
  • GF Value™: R473.86 vs. price of R440.03 (7.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Nampak Business Description

Other Exchanges NNZ0:Germany
Address 1 Waterhouse Place, Office G6, Century, ZAF, 7441
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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