WAM Active (ASX:WAA) Tax Expense: A$5.45 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:WAA WAM Active Ltd ASX:WAA
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What is WAM Active Tax Expense?

WAM Active ASX:WAA +0.48% 59 Tax Expense is A$5.45 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAA with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

WAM Active's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$4.65 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$5.45 Mil.


WAM Active  (ASX:WAA) 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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WAM Active Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WAM Active'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.

WAM Active Tax Expense Chart

WAM Active Annual Data
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WAM Active Semi-Annual Data
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WAM Active 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$5.45 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$5.45 Mil mean?
WAM Active (ASX:WAA) has a Tax Expense of A$5.45 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on WAM Active and its competitors.
Is WAM Active's Tax Expense too high?
WAM Active's current Tax Expense is A$5.45 Mil. Overall, WAM Active has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Active's Tax Expense compare to BLK and BX?
WAM Active's Tax Expense of A$5.45 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 WAM Active and its competitors. WAM Active's current Tax Expense is A$5.45 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Active stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Active (ASX:WAA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.74, compared to a current price of A$1.05 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is A$5.45 Mil. WAM Active's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 WAM Active (ASX:WAA), the current Tax Expense is A$5.45 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 WAM Active (ASX:WAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Active stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.05 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.74. GuruFocus considers WAM Active to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:WAA:

  • Tax Expense: A$5.45 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$1.74 vs. price of A$1.05 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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


WAM Active Business Description

Address Governor Phillip Tower, Level 26, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
WAM Active Ltd is an asset management company. Its principal activity is making investments in listed companies. Its investment objectives are to deliver investors a regular income stream in the form of fully franked dividends; provide investors with a positive return, after fees, along with low volatility over the majority of periods; and preserve capital in both the short term and long term.
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