ESRT (Empire State Realty Trust) Tax Expense: $2.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ESRT Empire State Realty Trust Inc ESRT
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GF Value $8.80
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What is Empire State Realty Trust Tax Expense?

Empire State Realty Trust ESRT +4.47% 66 Tax Expense is $2.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ESRT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Empire State Realty Trust's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.1 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.1 Mil.


Empire State Realty Trust  (NYSE:ESRT) 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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Empire State Realty Trust Tax Expense Historical Data

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Empire State Realty Trust Tax Expense Chart

Empire State Realty Trust Annual Data
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Empire State Realty Trust Quarterly Data
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Empire State Realty Trust 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.1 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 $2.1 Mil mean?
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has a Tax Expense of $2.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors.
Is Empire State Realty Trust's Tax Expense too high?
Empire State Realty Trust's current Tax Expense is $2.1 Mil. Overall, Empire State Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire State Realty Trust's Tax Expense compare to SAFE and JBGS?
Empire State Realty Trust's Tax Expense of $2.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the REITs 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 Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors. Empire State Realty Trust's current Tax Expense is $2.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire State Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.80, compared to a current price of $5.37 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $2.1 Mil. Empire State Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT), the current Tax Expense is $2.1 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 Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire State Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.37 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.80. GuruFocus considers Empire State Realty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ESRT:

  • Tax Expense: $2.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.80 vs. price of $5.37 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Empire State Realty Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges ES9:Germany
Address 111 West 33rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10120
Empire State Realty Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates office, retail, and multifamily properties located in New York City, prominently in Manhattan. Its portfolio includes office and retail space as well as residential units. The company's objective is to maximize cash flow and total returns to its shareholders and to increase the value of the properties. Its reportable segments consist of a real estate segment and an Observatory segment. The majority of revenue is derived from the Real Estate segment, which includes all activities related to the ownership, management, operation, acquisition, redevelopment, repositioning and disposition of its traditional real estate assets.
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