Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) Tax Rate %: 12.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3896 Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc TSE:3896
54 GF Score
Price 円396.00
GF Value 円515.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Awa Paper & Technological Co Tax Rate %?

Awa Paper & Technological Co TSE:3896 -0.50% 54 Tax Rate % is 12.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3896 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円515.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Awa Paper & Technological Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円184 Mil. Awa Paper & Technological Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,511 Mil. Therefore, Awa Paper & Technological Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.15%.

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Awa Paper & Technological Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Awa Paper & Technological Co Tax Rate % Chart

Awa Paper & Technological Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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Awa Paper & Technological Co Quarterly Data
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Awa Paper & Technological Co Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Awa Paper & Technological Co's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )
=288.724/1265.147
=22.82 %

Awa Paper & Technological Co'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 )
=183.665/1511.29
=12.15 %

* 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 12.15% mean?
Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) has a Tax Rate % of 12.15% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Awa Paper & Technological Co's Tax Rate % too high?
Awa Paper & Technological Co's current Tax Rate % is 12.15%. Overall, Awa Paper & Technological Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Awa Paper & Technological Co's Tax Rate % compare to competitors?
Awa Paper & Technological Co's Tax Rate % of 12.15% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Forest Products 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. Awa Paper & Technological Co's current Tax Rate % is 12.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Awa Paper & Technological Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円515.73, compared to a current price of 円396.00 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 12.15%. Awa Paper & Technological Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896), the current Tax Rate % is 12.15% 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awa Paper & Technological Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円396.00 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円515.73. GuruFocus considers Awa Paper & Technological Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3896:

  • Tax Rate %: 12.15%
  • GF Value™: 円515.73 vs. price of 円396.00 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3896 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Awa Paper & Technological Co Business Description

Address 3-10-18, Minamiyasocho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, JPN, 770-0005
Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc is engaged in manufacturing and selling papers. The company provides air filter media, polyolefin sheets, base papers, cabin filter media, heat radiation sheets and fins, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, ceramic sheets, and cushion papers, as well as graphitic, carbon fiber, activated carbon fiber, and activated carbon.
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