Computershare (ASX:CPU) Tax Expense: A$297 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:CPU Computershare Ltd ASX:CPU
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What is Computershare Tax Expense?

Computershare ASX:CPU -1.23% 82 Tax Expense is A$297 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:CPU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of A$30.18 (Modestly Overvalued).

Computershare's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$148 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$297 Mil.


Computershare  (ASX:CPU) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Computershare Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Computershare's Tax Expense can be seen below:

* 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.

Computershare Tax Expense Chart

Computershare Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Tax Expense
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Computershare Semi-Annual Data
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Computershare Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$297 Mil.

* 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 Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of A$297 Mil mean?
Computershare (ASX:CPU) has a Tax Expense of A$297 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Computershare and its competitors.
Is Computershare's Tax Expense too high?
Computershare's current Tax Expense is A$297 Mil. Overall, Computershare has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computershare's Tax Expense compare to MS and GS?
Computershare's Tax Expense of A$297 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Expense for a Capital Markets company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Computershare and its competitors. Computershare's current Tax Expense is A$297 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computershare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare (ASX:CPU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$30.18, compared to a current price of A$36.88 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is A$297 Mil. Computershare's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Computershare (ASX:CPU), the current Tax Expense is A$297 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$36.88 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$30.18. GuruFocus considers Computershare to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CPU:

  • Tax Expense: A$297 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$30.18 vs. price of A$36.88 (22.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100

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


Computershare Business Description

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Address 452 Johnston Street, Yarra Falls, Abbotsford, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3067
Founded in Australia in 1978, Computershare has grown via acquisitions to become the world's leading provider of issuer services. Employee share plans and communications services are commonly sold together with issuer services to corporations. The company also has a business services offering and a corporate trust business, alongside a small mortgage administration business that's due to be divested. Over the medium term, around half of group EBITDA is expected to be generated from interest income on client cash balances, or margin income, which is exposed to interest-rate movements.
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