Telefonica (BUE:TELFY) Tax Expense: ARS543,807 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BUE:TELFY Telefonica SA BUE:TELFY
63 GF Score
Price ARS689.00
GF Value ARS716.64
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What is Telefonica Tax Expense?

Telefonica BUE:TELFY 63 Tax Expense is ARS543,807 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:TELFY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS716.64. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Telefonica's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS305,513 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS543,807 Mil.


Telefonica  (BUE:TELFY) 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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Telefonica Tax Expense Historical Data

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

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* 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.

Telefonica Tax Expense Chart

Telefonica Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Telefonica 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS543,807 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 ARS543,807 Mil mean?
Telefonica (BUE:TELFY) has a Tax Expense of ARS543,807 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Telefonica and its competitors.
Is Telefonica's Tax Expense too high?
Telefonica's current Tax Expense is ARS543,807 Mil. Overall, Telefonica has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonica's Tax Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telefonica's Tax Expense of ARS543,807 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Telefonica and its competitors. Telefonica's current Tax Expense is ARS543,807 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonica stock overvalued right now?
Telefonica (BUE:TELFY) has a current Tax Expense of ARS543,807 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS716.64, compared to a current price of ARS689.00 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is ARS543,807 Mil. Telefonica's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Telefonica (BUE:TELFY), the current Tax Expense is ARS543,807 Mil as of Mar. 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 Telefonica (BUE:TELFY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS689.00 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS716.64.

Key valuation signals for BUE:TELFY:

  • Tax Expense: ARS543,807 Mil
  • GF Value™: ARS716.64 vs. price of ARS689.00 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Telefonica Business Description

Address Ronda de la Comunicacion, s/n, Central Building Auditorium, Telefonica District, Madrid, ESP, 28050
Telefonica is a telecommunications operator with presence in Spain (where it is the incumbent operator), the UK, Germany, Brazil, and Latin American countries. The company derives more than 30% of its revenue from Spain, close to 20% from Germany, and 20% from Brazil. Its UK operations are held through a joint venture with Virgin Media. For several years, Telefonica has been simplifying its corporate structure by selling noncore assets.
63GF Score

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