Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Tax Expense: R281 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:LEW Lewis Group Ltd JSE:LEW
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Price R98.41
GF Value R84.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lewis Group Tax Expense?

Lewis Group JSE:LEW +0.42% 93 Tax Expense is R281 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Lewis Group's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was R174 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R281 Mil.


Lewis Group  (JSE:LEW) 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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Lewis Group Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lewis Group's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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* 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.

Lewis Group Tax Expense Chart

Lewis Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Expense
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Lewis Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Lewis 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R281 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 R281 Mil mean?
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a Tax Expense of R281 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors.
Is Lewis Group's Tax Expense too high?
Lewis Group's current Tax Expense is R281 Mil. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Tax Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
Lewis Group's Tax Expense of R281 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. Lewis Group's current Tax Expense is R281 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.07, compared to a current price of R98.41 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is R281 Mil. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current Tax Expense is R281 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R98.41 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.07. GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:

  • Tax Expense: R281 Mil
  • GF Value™: R84.07 vs. price of R98.41 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Lewis Group Business Description

Address 53A Victoria Road, Universal House, Woodstock, Cape Town, ZAF, 7925
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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