Wowow (TSE:4839) Tax Rate %: 27.61% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4839 Wowow Inc TSE:4839
64 GF Score
Price 円1,011.00
GF Value 円1,140.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Wowow Tax Rate %?

Wowow TSE:4839 +1.10% 64 Tax Rate % is 27.61% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4839 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,140.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Wowow's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-728 Mil. Wowow's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-2,637 Mil. Therefore, Wowow's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.61%.

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Wowow Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Wowow Tax Rate % Chart

Wowow Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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Wowow Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Wowow Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Wowow'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 )
=659/1956
=33.69 %

Wowow'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 )
=-728/-2637
=27.61 %

* 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 27.61% mean?
Wowow (TSE:4839) has a Tax Rate % of 27.61% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Wowow's Tax Rate % too high?
Wowow's current Tax Rate % is 27.61%. Overall, Wowow has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wowow's Tax Rate % compare to NXST?
Wowow's Tax Rate % of 27.61% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Wowow's current Tax Rate % is 27.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wowow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowow (TSE:4839) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,140.25, compared to a current price of 円1,011.00 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 27.61%. Wowow's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Wowow (TSE:4839), the current Tax Rate % is 27.61% 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 Wowow (TSE:4839) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowow stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,011.00 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,140.25. GuruFocus considers Wowow to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4839:

  • Tax Rate %: 27.61%
  • GF Value™: 円1,140.25 vs. price of 円1,011.00 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4839 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wowow Business Description

Address 21F, Akasaka Park Building, 5-2-20, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-6121
Wowow Inc is a broadcasting station operator based in Japan. The company operates its business through two segments namely Broadcast segment and Telemarketing segment through which it provides services through cable TV, communication satellite broadcasting and Internet Protocol television, based on producing and procuring programs and conducting TV broadcasting at a fee charged by broadcasting satellite. It also offers free program distribution service for TV members only and provides digital marketing support on the web, e-mail, mail order, and travel, event planning, and operation.
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円1,011.00
Price
円1,140.25
GF Value