Mercuries & Associates (TPE:2905) Tax Rate %: -78.66% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2905 Mercuries & Associates Ltd TPE:2905
67 GF Score
Price NT$16.50
GF Value NT$14.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Mercuries & Associates Tax Rate %?

Mercuries & Associates TPE:2905 +0.61% 67 Tax Rate % is -78.66% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2905 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Mercuries & Associates's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-196 Mil. Mercuries & Associates's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$249 Mil. Therefore, Mercuries & Associates's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -78.66%.

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Mercuries & Associates Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Mercuries & Associates Tax Rate % Chart

Mercuries & Associates Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Mercuries & Associates Quarterly Data
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Mercuries & Associates Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Mercuries & Associates'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 )
=-589.84/1232.279
=-47.87 %

Mercuries & Associates's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-195.784/248.887
=-78.66 %

* 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 -78.66% mean?
Mercuries & Associates (TPE:2905) has a Tax Rate % of -78.66% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Mercuries & Associates' Tax Rate % too high?
Mercuries & Associates' current Tax Rate % is -78.66%. Overall, Mercuries & Associates has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercuries & Associates' Tax Rate % compare to AFL and MET?
Mercuries & Associates' Tax Rate % of -78.66% can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Insurance 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. Mercuries & Associates's current Tax Rate % is -78.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercuries & Associates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercuries & Associates (TPE:2905) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.07, compared to a current price of NT$16.50 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -78.66%. Mercuries & Associates' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 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 Mercuries & Associates (TPE:2905), the current Tax Rate % is -78.66% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Mercuries & Associates (TPE:2905) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercuries & Associates stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$16.50 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.07. GuruFocus considers Mercuries & Associates to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2905:

  • Tax Rate %: -78.66%
  • GF Value™: NT$14.07 vs. price of NT$16.50 (17.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2905 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Mercuries & Associates Business Description

Address No. 145, Section 2, Chien Kuo North Road, Taipei, TWN
Mercuries & Associates Ltd is mainly engaged in finance and investment. The company is engaged in diversified businesses such as insurance, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and IT integration. The segment of the company include Life insurance, Retail, Food and beverage, Food, IT service, Pharmaceutical, and Others. The company derives maximum revenue from the Life Insurance segment. Geographically, the company operates in domestic regions only.
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