VOD (Vodafone Group) Tax Rate %: -298.80% (As of Mar. 2026)

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VOD Vodafone Group PLC VOD
71 GF Score
Price $15.16
GF Value $12.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vodafone Group Tax Rate %?

Vodafone Group VOD -0.66% 71 Tax Rate % is -298.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VOD with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Vodafone Group's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $860 Mil. Vodafone Group's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-288 Mil. Therefore, Vodafone Group's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -298.80%.

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Vodafone Group Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Vodafone Group Tax Rate % Chart

Vodafone Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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Vodafone Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Vodafone Group Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Vodafone Group'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 )
=2086.705/2154.913
=96.83 %

Vodafone Group'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 )
=860.116/-287.861
=-298.80 %

* 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 -298.80% mean?
Vodafone Group (VOD) has a Tax Rate % of -298.80% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Vodafone Group's Tax Rate % too high?
Vodafone Group's current Tax Rate % is -298.80%. Overall, Vodafone Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Group's Tax Rate % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Vodafone Group's Tax Rate % of -298.80% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Telecommunication Services 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. Vodafone Group's current Tax Rate % is -298.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group (VOD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.74, compared to a current price of $15.16 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -298.80%. Vodafone Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Vodafone Group (VOD), the current Tax Rate % is -298.80% 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 Vodafone Group (VOD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.16 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.74. GuruFocus considers Vodafone Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VOD:

  • Tax Rate %: -298.80%
  • GF Value™: $12.74 vs. price of $15.16 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Vodafone Group Business Description

Address Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, GBR, RG14 2FN
Vodafone operates mobile and fixed-line networks and businesses across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Its largest market is Germany, where it is the second mobile operator after Deutsche Telekom and owns two cable networks after acquiring Kabel Deutschland in 2013 and Liberty Global Germany in 2019. In the UK, Vodafone merged with CK Hutchison in 2024, consolidating the mobile market. It also divested its Spanish and Italian divisions in that same year, given their low returns on invested capital.
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