Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Tax Rate %: 15.28% (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:MACF Macfarlane Group PLC LSE:MACF
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Price £0.65
GF Value £1.18
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What is Macfarlane Group Tax Rate %?

Macfarlane Group LSE:MACF +1.09% 57 Tax Rate % is 15.28% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Macfarlane Group's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.5 Mil. Macfarlane Group's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.1 Mil. Therefore, Macfarlane Group's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.28%.

Macfarlane Group Tax Rate % Related Terms

Macfarlane Group Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Macfarlane Group'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.

Macfarlane Group Tax Rate % Chart

Macfarlane Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Macfarlane Group Semi-Annual Data
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Macfarlane Group Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Macfarlane Group'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 )
=1.734/8.05
=21.54 %

Macfarlane Group'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 )
=0.472/3.089
=15.28 %

* 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 15.28% mean?
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Tax Rate % of 15.28% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Macfarlane Group's Tax Rate % too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Tax Rate % is 15.28%. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Tax Rate % compare to SW and PKG?
Macfarlane Group's Tax Rate % of 15.28% 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. Macfarlane Group's current Tax Rate % is 15.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.65 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 15.28%. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Tax Rate % is 15.28% 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.65 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18. GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:

  • Tax Rate %: 15.28%
  • GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.65 (44.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Macfarlane Group Business Description

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Address 3 Park Gardens, First Floor, Glasgow, GBR, G3 7YE
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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