Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) Tax Expense: £12.7 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


CHIX:CARDL Card Factory PLC CHIX:CARDL
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What is Card Factory Tax Expense?

Card Factory CHIX:CARDL -1.61% 81 Tax Expense is £12.7 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CARDL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Card Factory's tax expense for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was £10.8 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £12.7 Mil.


Card Factory  (CHIX:CARDl) 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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Card Factory Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Card Factory'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.

Card Factory Tax Expense Chart

Card Factory Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Card Factory Semi-Annual Data
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Card Factory 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 Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £12.7 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 £12.7 Mil mean?
Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) has a Tax Expense of £12.7 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Card Factory and its competitors.
Is Card Factory's Tax Expense too high?
Card Factory's current Tax Expense is £12.7 Mil. Overall, Card Factory has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Card Factory's Tax Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
Card Factory's Tax Expense of £12.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Card Factory and its competitors. Card Factory's current Tax Expense is £12.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Card Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.11, compared to a current price of £0.67 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is £12.7 Mil. Card Factory's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL), the current Tax Expense is £12.7 Mil as of Jan. 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.67 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.11. GuruFocus considers Card Factory to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CARDL:

  • Tax Expense: £12.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.11 vs. price of £0.67 (39.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Card Factory Business Description

Other Exchanges CRFCF:USACARD:UK0CT:Germany
Address Century House, Brunel Road, 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, GBR, WF2 0XG
Card Factory PLC is a British retailer of greeting cards. The principal activities of the Company operations are as a vertically integrated, omnichannel retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials. Its products are offered via stores present in the United Kingdom, as well as online through websites: Card Factory and Getting Personal. The company's revenue is principally attributable to the retail sale of cards, dressings, and gifts. The business model is vertically integrated. It has an in-house design team, a printing facility, and a central warehousing facility.
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