Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) Tax Expense: R600 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:ARL Astral Foods Ltd JSE:ARL
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What is Astral Foods Tax Expense?

Astral Foods JSE:ARL +0.47% 85 Tax Expense is R600 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:ARL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R203.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Astral Foods's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was R334 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R600 Mil.


Astral Foods  (JSE:ARL) 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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Astral Foods Tax Expense Historical Data

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Astral Foods Tax Expense Chart

Astral Foods Annual Data
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Astral Foods Semi-Annual Data
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Astral Foods 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R600 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 R600 Mil mean?
Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) has a Tax Expense of R600 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Astral Foods and its competitors.
Is Astral Foods' Tax Expense too high?
Astral Foods' current Tax Expense is R600 Mil. Overall, Astral Foods has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astral Foods' Tax Expense compare to ADM and BG?
Astral Foods' Tax Expense of R600 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Astral Foods and its competitors. Astral Foods's current Tax Expense is R600 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R203.02, compared to a current price of R215.00 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is R600 Mil. Astral Foods' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL), the current Tax Expense is R600 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R215.00 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R203.02. GuruFocus considers Astral Foods to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ARL:

  • Tax Expense: R600 Mil
  • GF Value™: R203.02 vs. price of R215.00 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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Astral Foods Business Description

Address 13 Thunderbolt Lane, Lanseria Corporate Estate, Lanseria Ext 26, Lanseria, GT, ZAF, 1748
Astral Foods Ltd is an integrated poultry producer operating under several brands. It supplies different poultry needs in Africa. The activities are divided into two operating segments. The poultry segment comprises the sale of poultry-related products for human consumption as well as day-old broilers, hatching eggs, and day-old parent stock. The Feed segment comprises the sale of a wide range of specialized feed products for commercially farmed animal species. The majority of revenue is generated from the poultry segment. The company has multiple processing facilities to get the poultry to ready-to-eat form and manufacture vitamin and mineral feed additives.
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