L1 Long Short Fund (ASX:LSF) Tax Expense: A$239.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:LSF L1 Long Short Fund Ltd ASX:LSF
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Price A$4.60
GF Value A$13.52
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What is L1 Long Short Fund Tax Expense?

L1 Long Short Fund ASX:LSF +1.32% 61 Tax Expense is A$239.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:LSF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$13.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

L1 Long Short Fund's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$172.1 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$239.4 Mil.


L1 Long Short Fund  (ASX:LSF) 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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L1 Long Short Fund Tax Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

L1 Long Short Fund Tax Expense Chart

L1 Long Short Fund Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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L1 Long Short Fund Semi-Annual Data
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L1 Long Short Fund 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$239.4 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$239.4 Mil mean?
L1 Long Short Fund (ASX:LSF) has a Tax Expense of A$239.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on L1 Long Short Fund and its competitors.
Is L1 Long Short Fund's Tax Expense too high?
L1 Long Short Fund's current Tax Expense is A$239.4 Mil. Overall, L1 Long Short Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L1 Long Short Fund's Tax Expense compare to BLK and BX?
L1 Long Short Fund's Tax Expense of A$239.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Asset Management 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 L1 Long Short Fund and its competitors. L1 Long Short Fund's current Tax Expense is A$239.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L1 Long Short Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L1 Long Short Fund (ASX:LSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$13.52, compared to a current price of A$4.60 — trading 66% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is A$239.4 Mil. L1 Long Short Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L1 Long Short Fund (ASX:LSF), the current Tax Expense is A$239.4 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 L1 Long Short Fund (ASX:LSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L1 Long Short Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.60 is trading 66% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$13.52. GuruFocus considers L1 Long Short Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LSF:

  • Tax Expense: A$239.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$13.52 vs. price of A$4.60 (66% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

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


L1 Long Short Fund Business Description

Address 101 Collins Street, Level 45, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd provides investors with access to an actively managed long and short portfolio of securities and the investment expertise of the manager. The company's investment process combines valuation with qualitative considerations to identify attractive investment opportunities. It operates in one industry, being the securities industry, deriving revenue from dividend and trust distribution income, interest income, and from the sale of its trading portfolio.
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