CMPGF (Compass Group) Tax Expense: $740 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CMPGF Compass Group PLC CMPGF
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What is Compass Group Tax Expense?

Compass Group CMPGF 88 Tax Expense is $740 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMPGF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Compass Group's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $393 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $740 Mil.


Compass Group  (OTCPK:CMPGF) 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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Compass Group Tax Expense Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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Compass Group Tax Expense Chart

Compass Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Expense
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Compass Group Semi-Annual Data
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Compass Group 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $740 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 $740 Mil mean?
Compass Group (CMPGF) has a Tax Expense of $740 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Compass Group and its competitors.
Is Compass Group's Tax Expense too high?
Compass Group's current Tax Expense is $740 Mil. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Tax Expense compare to MCD and SBUX?
Compass Group's Tax Expense of $740 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Restaurants 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 Compass Group and its competitors. Compass Group's current Tax Expense is $740 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.64, compared to a current price of $32.84 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $740 Mil. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Compass Group (CMPGF), the current Tax Expense is $740 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 Compass Group (CMPGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $32.84 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.64. GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CMPGF:

  • Tax Expense: $740 Mil
  • GF Value™: $40.64 vs. price of $32.84 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Compass Group Business Description

Address Guildford Street, Compass House, Chertsey, Surrey, GBR, KT16 9BQ
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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