UVSE (Universal Energy) Tax Rate %: 0.00% (As of Sep. 2009)

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What is Universal Energy Tax Rate %?

Universal Energy UVSE -98.00% Tax Rate % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2009.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Universal Energy's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was $0.00 Mil. Universal Energy's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was $-8.22 Mil. Therefore, Universal Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 was 0.00%.

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Universal Energy Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Universal Energy Tax Rate % Chart

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Universal Energy Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Universal Energy's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2008 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2008 )
=0/0.62
=0.00 %

Universal Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Sep. 2009 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Sep. 2009 )
=0/-8.215
=0.00 %

* 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 0.00% mean?
Universal Energy (UVSE) has a Tax Rate % of 0.00% as of Sep. 2009.
Is Universal Energy's Tax Rate % too high?
Universal Energy's current Tax Rate % is 0.00%.
How does Universal Energy's Tax Rate % compare to CEI and MKSEF?
Universal Energy's Tax Rate % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Oil & Gas 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. Universal Energy's current Tax Rate % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Universal Energy (UVSE) has a current Tax Rate % of 0.00%. The current Tax Rate % is 0.00%. 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 Universal Energy (UVSE), the current Tax Rate % is 0.00% as of Sep. 2009. 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.

Universal Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1540 International Parkway, Suite 200, Lake Mary, FL, USA, 32746
Universal Energy Corp is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of crude oil and natural gas leases in the United States and Canada.