Leader Education (HKSE:01449) Tax Expense: HK$83.9 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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HKSE:01449 Leader Education Ltd HKSE:01449
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Price HK$0.78
GF Value HK$0.35
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What is Leader Education Tax Expense?

Leader Education HKSE:01449 +3.31% 62 Tax Expense is HK$83.9 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01449 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Leader Education's tax expense for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$-0.9 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$83.9 Mil.


Leader Education  (HKSE:01449) 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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Leader Education Tax Expense Historical Data

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Leader Education Tax Expense Chart

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Leader Education 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$83.9 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 HK$83.9 Mil mean?
Leader Education (HKSE:01449) has a Tax Expense of HK$83.9 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Leader Education and its competitors.
Is Leader Education's Tax Expense too high?
Leader Education's current Tax Expense is HK$83.9 Mil. Overall, Leader Education has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leader Education's Tax Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
Leader Education's Tax Expense of HK$83.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 an Education company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Education 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 Leader Education and its competitors. Leader Education's current Tax Expense is HK$83.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leader Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Education (HKSE:01449) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$0.78 — trading 122.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is HK$83.9 Mil. Leader Education's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 11 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 Leader Education (HKSE:01449), the current Tax Expense is HK$83.9 Mil as of Feb. 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 Leader Education (HKSE:01449) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.78 is trading 122.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35. GuruFocus considers Leader Education to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01449:

  • Tax Expense: HK$83.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$0.78 (122.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leader Education Business Description

Address Qunying Jie No. 33, Xueyuan Road, Limin Development Zone, Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, CHN, 150025
Leader Education Ltd is engaged in providing private higher education services in the People's Republic of China. The school is a degree-granting private formal university-level education institution that offers undergraduate majors in a wide range of subject areas, including engineering, management, economics, literature, and arts. It operates in one segment, being the provision of private higher education services in the PRC.
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