Zalaris ASA (OSL:ZAL) Tax Rate %: 21.62% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSL:ZAL Zalaris ASA OSL:ZAL
88 GF Score
Price kr100.50
GF Value kr92.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zalaris ASA Tax Rate %?

Zalaris ASA OSL:ZAL +5.57% 88 Tax Rate % is 21.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:ZAL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of kr92.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Zalaris ASA's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr7 Mil. Zalaris ASA's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr33 Mil. Therefore, Zalaris ASA's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.62%.

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Zalaris ASA Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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Zalaris ASA Tax Rate % Chart

Zalaris ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Zalaris ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Zalaris ASA Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Zalaris ASA'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 )
=30.313/83.711
=36.21 %

Zalaris ASA'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 )
=7.119/32.932
=21.62 %

* 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 21.62% mean?
Zalaris ASA (OSL:ZAL) has a Tax Rate % of 21.62% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Zalaris ASA's Tax Rate % too high?
Zalaris ASA's current Tax Rate % is 21.62%. Overall, Zalaris ASA has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zalaris ASA's Tax Rate % compare to KFY and RHI?
Zalaris ASA's Tax Rate % of 21.62% can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Business Services 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. Zalaris ASA's current Tax Rate % is 21.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zalaris ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalaris ASA (OSL:ZAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr92.10, compared to a current price of kr100.50 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 21.62%. Zalaris ASA's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Zalaris ASA (OSL:ZAL), the current Tax Rate % is 21.62% 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 Zalaris ASA (OSL:ZAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalaris ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr100.50 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr92.10. GuruFocus considers Zalaris ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:ZAL:

  • Tax Rate %: 21.62%
  • GF Value™: kr92.10 vs. price of kr100.50 (9.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Zalaris ASA Business Description

Address Hoffsveien 4, Oslo, NOR, NO-0275
Zalaris ASA is a company that offers outsourced personnel and payroll services. The company has two reportable segments: Managed Services and Zalaris Consulting. Managed Services include payroll and HR outsourcing services, cloud system solutions and services, and contribute to the majority of the revenue. The Zalaris Consulting segment includes the implementation of SAP HCM & Payroll and SuccessFactors, based on Zalaris templates, or implementation of customer-specific functionalities. Zalaris operates in Norway, Northern Europe, Central Europe, the UK, Ireland, and APAC.
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