Nationwide Building Society (LSE:NBS) Tax Rate %: 27.49% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:NBS Nationwide Building Society LSE:NBS
57 GF Score
Price £128.50
GF Value £181.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nationwide Building Society Tax Rate %?

Nationwide Building Society LSE:NBS 57 Tax Rate % is 27.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:NBS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £181.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Nationwide Building Society's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £276 Mil. Nationwide Building Society's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,004 Mil. Therefore, Nationwide Building Society's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.49%.

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Nationwide Building Society Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Nationwide Building Society Tax Rate % Chart

Nationwide Building Society Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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Nationwide Building Society Semi-Annual Data
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Nationwide Building Society Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Nationwide Building Society's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )
=387/1490
=25.97 %

Nationwide Building Society'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 )
=276/1004
=27.49 %

* 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 27.49% mean?
Nationwide Building Society (LSE:NBS) has a Tax Rate % of 27.49% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Nationwide Building Society's Tax Rate % too high?
Nationwide Building Society's current Tax Rate % is 27.49%. Overall, Nationwide Building Society has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nationwide Building Society's Tax Rate % compare to competitors?
Nationwide Building Society's Tax Rate % of 27.49% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Banks 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. Nationwide Building Society's current Tax Rate % is 27.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nationwide Building Society stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nationwide Building Society (LSE:NBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £181.34, compared to a current price of £128.50 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 27.49%. Nationwide Building Society's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Nationwide Building Society (LSE:NBS), the current Tax Rate % is 27.49% 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 Nationwide Building Society (LSE:NBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nationwide Building Society stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £128.50 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £181.34. GuruFocus considers Nationwide Building Society to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NBS:

  • Tax Rate %: 27.49%
  • GF Value™: £181.34 vs. price of £128.50 (29.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Nationwide Building Society Business Description

Address Nationwide House, Pipers Way, Swindon, GBR, SN38 1NW
Nationwide Building Society is engaged in providing financial services. Its products include current accounts, savings accounts, loans, credit cards, mortgages, investments, and insurance products.
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