Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) Tax Rate %: -53.23% (As of Dec. 2012)

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What is Want AB Tax Rate %?

Want AB OSTO:TOWO Tax Rate % is -53.23% as of Dec. 2012.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Want AB's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2012 was kr0.21 Mil. Want AB's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2012 was kr-0.40 Mil. Therefore, Want AB's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 was -53.23%.

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Want AB Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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Want AB Tax Rate % Chart

Want AB Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Tax Rate %
0.00 0.00 86.89 0.00 -13.45

Want AB Quarterly Data
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Want AB Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Want AB's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2012 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2012 )
=0.214/-1.591
=-13.45 %

Want AB's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2012 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2012 )
=0.214/-0.402
=-53.23 %

* 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 -53.23% mean?
Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) has a Tax Rate % of -53.23% as of Dec. 2012.
Is Want AB's Tax Rate % too high?
Want AB's current Tax Rate % is -53.23%.
How does Want AB's Tax Rate % compare to competitors?
Want AB's Tax Rate % is -53.23%. 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 company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the 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. Want AB's current Tax Rate % is -53.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want AB stock overvalued right now?
Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) has a current Tax Rate % of -53.23%. The current Tax Rate % is -53.23%. 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 Want AB (OSTO:TOWO), the current Tax Rate % is -53.23% as of Dec. 2012. 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.