FQVLF (First Quantum Minerals) Tax Expense: $568 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FQVLF First Quantum Minerals Ltd FQVLF
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What is First Quantum Minerals Tax Expense?

First Quantum Minerals FQVLF -0.95% 73 Tax Expense is $568 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FQVLF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

First Quantum Minerals's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $171 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $568 Mil.


First Quantum Minerals  (OTCPK:FQVLF) 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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First Quantum Minerals Tax Expense Historical Data

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First Quantum Minerals Tax Expense Chart

First Quantum Minerals Annual Data
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First Quantum Minerals 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 $568 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 $568 Mil mean?
First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) has a Tax Expense of $568 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on First Quantum Minerals and its competitors.
Is First Quantum Minerals' Tax Expense too high?
First Quantum Minerals' current Tax Expense is $568 Mil. Overall, First Quantum Minerals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Quantum Minerals' Tax Expense compare to SCCO and FCX?
First Quantum Minerals' Tax Expense of $568 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. First Quantum Minerals's current Tax Expense is $568 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Quantum Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.71, compared to a current price of $27.02 — trading 72% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $568 Mil. First Quantum Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF), the current Tax Expense is $568 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 First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.02 is trading 72% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.71. GuruFocus considers First Quantum Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FQVLF:

  • Tax Expense: $568 Mil
  • GF Value™: $15.71 vs. price of $27.02 (72% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

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


First Quantum Minerals Business Description

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Address 330 Bay Street, Suite 1101, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 2S8
First Quantum Minerals Ltd is a diversified mining company. The company's principal activities include mineral exploration, mine engineering and construction, and development and mining operations. The firm produces copper in concentrate, copper anode, copper cathode, nickel, gold, zinc, silver, acid, and pyrite. It has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania. The company's reportable operating segments are Cobre Panama, Kansanshi, and Trident.
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