SPGZ (Spectrum Group International) Tax Rate %: -53.63% (As of Dec. 2013)

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What is Spectrum Group International Tax Rate %?

Spectrum Group International SPGZ Tax Rate % is -53.63% as of Dec. 2013.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Spectrum Group International's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2013 was $2 Mil. Spectrum Group International's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2013 was $-3 Mil. Therefore, Spectrum Group International's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was -53.63%.

Spectrum Group International Tax Rate % Related Terms

Spectrum Group International Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spectrum Group International's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Spectrum Group International Tax Rate % Chart

Spectrum Group International Annual Data
Trend Jun02 Jun03 Jun04 Jun05 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13
Tax Rate %
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Spectrum Group International Quarterly Data
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Spectrum Group International Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Spectrum Group International's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2013 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jun. 2013 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jun. 2013 )
=1.754/5.139
=34.13 %

Spectrum Group International's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2013 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2013 )
=1.515/-2.825
=-53.63 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of -53.63% mean?
Spectrum Group International (SPGZ) has a Tax Rate % of -53.63% as of Dec. 2013.
Is Spectrum Group International's Tax Rate % too high?
Spectrum Group International's current Tax Rate % is -53.63%.
How does Spectrum Group International's Tax Rate % compare to KIRK and LIVE?
Spectrum Group International's Tax Rate % of -53.63% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. Spectrum Group International's current Tax Rate % is -53.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spectrum Group International stock overvalued right now?
Spectrum Group International (SPGZ) has a current Tax Rate % of -53.63%. The current Tax Rate % is -53.63%. 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 Spectrum Group International (SPGZ), the current Tax Rate % is -53.63% as of Dec. 2013. 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.

Spectrum Group International Business Description

Address 1063 McGaw Avenue, Suite 250, Irvine, CA, USA, 92614
Spectrum Group International Inc is an auctioneer of stamps, coins, arms, armor and militaria, and other memorabilia, targeting both collectors and dealers. It operates in two segments: Trading and Collectibles.