SMLKF (Synlait Milk) Tax Rate %: -8.70% (As of Jan. 2026)

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SMLKF Synlait Milk Ltd SMLKF
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Price $0.97
GF Value $0.85
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What is Synlait Milk Tax Rate %?

Synlait Milk SMLKF 30 Tax Rate % is -8.70% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.85. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Synlait Milk's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $3 Mil. Synlait Milk's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-39 Mil. Therefore, Synlait Milk's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -8.70%.

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Synlait Milk Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Synlait Milk Tax Rate % Chart

Synlait Milk Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Tax Rate %
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Synlait Milk Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Synlait Milk Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Synlait Milk's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jul. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jul. 2025 )
=-8.711/-32.571
=26.74 %

Synlait Milk's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=3.365/-38.688
=-8.70 %

* 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 -8.70% mean?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a Tax Rate % of -8.70% as of Jan. 2026.
Is Synlait Milk's Tax Rate % too high?
Synlait Milk's current Tax Rate % is -8.70%. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Tax Rate % compare to KHC and GIS?
Synlait Milk's Tax Rate % of -8.70% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Synlait Milk's current Tax Rate % is -8.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a current Tax Rate % of -8.70%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.85, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -8.70%. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current Tax Rate % is -8.70% as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.85.

Key valuation signals for SMLKF:

  • Tax Rate %: -8.70%
  • GF Value™: $0.85 vs. price of $0.97 (14.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Synlait Milk Business Description

Address 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, NZL, 7783
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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