FKWL (Franklin Wireless) Tax Expense: $-0.20 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FKWL Franklin Wireless Corp FKWL
46 GF Score
Price $2.34
GF Value $4.11
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Franklin Wireless Tax Expense?

Franklin Wireless FKWL -1.27% 46 Tax Expense is $-0.20 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FKWL with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Franklin Wireless's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.02 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.20 Mil.


Franklin Wireless  (NAS:FKWL) 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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Franklin Wireless Tax Expense Historical Data

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Franklin Wireless Tax Expense Chart

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Franklin Wireless 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 $-0.20 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 $-0.20 Mil mean?
Franklin Wireless (FKWL) has a Tax Expense of $-0.20 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Franklin Wireless and its competitors.
Is Franklin Wireless' Tax Expense too high?
Franklin Wireless' current Tax Expense is $-0.20 Mil. Overall, Franklin Wireless has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Wireless' Tax Expense compare to BOSC and FIEE?
Franklin Wireless' Tax Expense of $-0.20 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Franklin Wireless and its competitors. Franklin Wireless's current Tax Expense is $-0.20 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless (FKWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.11, compared to a current price of $2.34 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $-0.20 Mil. Franklin Wireless' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL), the current Tax Expense is $-0.20 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.34 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.11. GuruFocus considers Franklin Wireless to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FKWL:

  • Tax Expense: $-0.20 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.11 vs. price of $2.34 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Franklin Wireless Business Description

Address 3940 Ruffin Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA, USA, 92123
Franklin Wireless Corp is a provider of wireless solutions, including mobile hotspots, routers, and modems, as well as hardware and software products that support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems, and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a spectrum of applications. These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a range of vertical markets, including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, and telematics.
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