BTAFF (British American Tobacco) Tax Expense: $2,822 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


BTAFF British American Tobacco PLC BTAFF
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GF Value $38.36
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What is British American Tobacco Tax Expense?

British American Tobacco BTAFF +5.69% 67 Tax Expense is $2,822 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates BTAFF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

British American Tobacco's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,452 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,822 Mil.


British American Tobacco  (OTCPK:BTAFF) 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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British American Tobacco Tax Expense Historical Data

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British American Tobacco Tax Expense Chart

British American Tobacco Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Expense
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British American Tobacco Semi-Annual Data
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British American Tobacco 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 $2,822 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 $2,822 Mil mean?
British American Tobacco (BTAFF) has a Tax Expense of $2,822 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on British American Tobacco and its competitors.
Is British American Tobacco's Tax Expense too high?
British American Tobacco's current Tax Expense is $2,822 Mil. Overall, British American Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco's Tax Expense compare to PM and MO?
British American Tobacco's Tax Expense of $2,822 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Tobacco Products 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 British American Tobacco and its competitors. British American Tobacco's current Tax Expense is $2,822 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco (BTAFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.36, compared to a current price of $64.93 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $2,822 Mil. British American Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For British American Tobacco (BTAFF), the current Tax Expense is $2,822 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 British American Tobacco (BTAFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $64.93 is trading 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.36. GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BTAFF:

  • Tax Expense: $2,822 Mil
  • GF Value™: $38.36 vs. price of $64.93 (69.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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


British American Tobacco Business Description

Address Globe House, 4 Temple Place, London, GBR, WC2R 2PG
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
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