Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) Tax Expense: €126 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:WA4 Warner Music Group Corp HAM:WA4
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What is Warner Music Group Tax Expense?

Warner Music Group HAM:WA4 +6.11% 79 Tax Expense is €126 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:WA4 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.04. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Warner Music Group's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €63 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €126 Mil.


Warner Music Group  (HAM:WA4) 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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Warner Music Group Tax Expense Historical Data

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Warner Music Group Tax Expense Chart

Warner Music Group Annual Data
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Warner Music Group Quarterly Data
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Warner Music 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €126 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 €126 Mil mean?
Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) has a Tax Expense of €126 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors.
Is Warner Music Group's Tax Expense too high?
Warner Music Group's current Tax Expense is €126 Mil. Overall, Warner Music Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Music Group's Tax Expense compare to NWSA and TKO?
Warner Music Group's Tax Expense of €126 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Warner Music Group and its competitors. Warner Music Group's current Tax Expense is €126 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Music Group stock overvalued right now?
Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) has a current Tax Expense of €126 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.04, compared to a current price of €24.49 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is €126 Mil. Warner Music Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4), the current Tax Expense is €126 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 Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Music Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €24.49 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.04.

Key valuation signals for HAM:WA4:

  • Tax Expense: €126 Mil
  • GF Value™: €31.04 vs. price of €24.49 (21.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:WA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Warner Music Group Business Description

Address 1633 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Warner Music is the third-largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing notable record labels including Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Warner include Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Warner's remaining revenue comes from its publishing business, where Warner Chappell represents more than 180,000 songwriters and composers, some of whom are also Warner recording artists but many of whom are not recording artists or are attached to other labels. Warner Chappell controls more than 1 million musical compositions. Access Industries controls 98% of Warner's voting rights, while holding a 72% economic interest.
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