CHLSY (Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG) Tax Expense: $246 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CHLSY Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG CHLSY
82 GF Score
Price $11.76
GF Value $15.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Tax Expense?

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG CHLSY -0.93% 82 Tax Expense is $246 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHLSY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $179 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $246 Mil.


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG  (OTCPK:CHLSY) 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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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Tax Expense Chart

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Expense
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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Tax Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 81.18 77.09 123.49 66.28 179.32
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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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 $246 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 $246 Mil mean?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) has a Tax Expense of $246 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Tax Expense too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Tax Expense is $246 Mil. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Tax Expense compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Tax Expense of $246 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Tax Expense is $246 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.38, compared to a current price of $11.76 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $246 Mil. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY), the current Tax Expense is $246 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.76 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.38. GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHLSY:

  • Tax Expense: $246 Mil
  • GF Value™: $15.38 vs. price of $11.76 (23.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description

Address Seestrasse 204, Kilchberg, CHE, CH-8802
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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