WTTZF (Watts Co) Tax Rate %: 45.26% (As of Feb. 2026)

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WTTZF Watts Co Ltd WTTZF
71 GF Score
Price $12.90
GF Value $13.14
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What is Watts Co Tax Rate %?

Watts Co WTTZF 71 Tax Rate % is 45.26% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WTTZF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.14. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Watts Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1.6 Mil. Watts Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $3.5 Mil. Therefore, Watts Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 45.26%.

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Watts Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watts Co's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Watts Co Tax Rate % Chart

Watts Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Tax Rate %
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Watts Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Watts Co Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Watts Co's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Aug. 2025 )
=3.383/9.287
=36.43 %

Watts Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=1.603/3.542
=45.26 %

* 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 45.26% mean?
Watts Co (WTTZF) has a Tax Rate % of 45.26% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Watts Co's Tax Rate % too high?
Watts Co's current Tax Rate % is 45.26%. Overall, Watts Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Co's Tax Rate % compare to KR?
Watts Co's Tax Rate % of 45.26% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Retail - Defensive 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. Watts Co's current Tax Rate % is 45.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watts Co stock overvalued right now?
Watts Co (WTTZF) has a current Tax Rate % of 45.26%. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.14, compared to a current price of $12.90 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 45.26%. Watts Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Watts Co (WTTZF), the current Tax Rate % is 45.26% as of Feb. 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 Watts Co (WTTZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.90 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.14.

Key valuation signals for WTTZF:

  • Tax Rate %: 45.26%
  • GF Value™: $13.14 vs. price of $12.90 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Watts Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2735:Japan
Address Shiromi 1-4-70, Chuo-ku, Sumitomo Life Insurance OBP Plaza Building, 5th Floor, Osaka, JPN, 540-0001
Watts Co Ltd is engaged in the wholesale of daily necessities, grocery and food products, and other goods. The company's product profile includes Sanitary goods, Cleaning sheet, Water supply equipment, Lunch supplies, and other related products.
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