Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Tax Expense: £9 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


CHIX:SNWSL Smiths News PLC CHIX:SNWSL
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What is Smiths News Tax Expense?

Smiths News CHIX:SNWSL -1.13% 49 Tax Expense is £9 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SNWSL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Smiths News's tax expense for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was £4 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £9 Mil.


Smiths News  (CHIX:SNWSl) 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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Smiths News Tax Expense Historical Data

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Smiths News Tax Expense Chart

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Smiths News Semi-Annual Data
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Smiths News 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £9 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 £9 Mil mean?
Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) has a Tax Expense of £9 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Smiths News and its competitors.
Is Smiths News' Tax Expense too high?
Smiths News' current Tax Expense is £9 Mil. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' Tax Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Smiths News' Tax Expense of £9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Smiths News and its competitors. Smiths News's current Tax Expense is £9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.54, compared to a current price of £0.70 — trading 29.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is £9 Mil. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL), the current Tax Expense is £9 Mil as of Feb. 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.70 is trading 29.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54. GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SNWSL:

  • Tax Expense: £9 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.70 (29.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Smiths News Business Description

Other Exchanges SNWS:UKT6N:Germany
Address Rowan House, Cherry Orchard North, Kembrey Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, GBR, SN2 8UH
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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