CTOWY (China Tower) Tax Expense: $525 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CTOWY China Tower Corp Ltd CTOWY
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GF Value $18.90
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What is China Tower Tax Expense?

China Tower CTOWY 72 Tax Expense is $525 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CTOWY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

China Tower's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $268 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $525 Mil.


China Tower  (OTCPK:CTOWY) 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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China Tower Tax Expense Historical Data

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China Tower Tax Expense Chart

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China Tower 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 $525 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 $525 Mil mean?
China Tower (CTOWY) has a Tax Expense of $525 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors.
Is China Tower's Tax Expense too high?
China Tower's current Tax Expense is $525 Mil. Overall, China Tower has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tower's Tax Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
China Tower's Tax Expense of $525 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 China Tower and its competitors. China Tower's current Tax Expense is $525 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower (CTOWY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.90, compared to a current price of $14.93 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $525 Mil. China Tower's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 China Tower (CTOWY), the current Tax Expense is $525 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 China Tower (CTOWY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.93 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.90. GuruFocus considers China Tower to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTOWY:

  • Tax Expense: $525 Mil
  • GF Value™: $18.90 vs. price of $14.93 (21% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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


China Tower Business Description

Address Yard No. 9, Dongran North Street, Room 101, LG1 to 3rd Floor, Building 14, North District, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN
China Tower Corp Ltd is a telecommunications tower infrastructure service provider. It is principally engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of base station ancillary facilities such as telecommunications towers, public network coverage in high-speed railways and subways, and large-scale indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). The Group's various operating divisions are Tower business, DAS business, Smart Tower business, and Energy business. Geographically, the Group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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