Spar Group (JSE:SPP) Tax Expense: R313 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:SPP Spar Group Ltd JSE:SPP
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Price R46.11
GF Value R107.96
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What is Spar Group Tax Expense?

Spar Group JSE:SPP +3.59% 52 Tax Expense is R313 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SPP with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of R107.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Spar Group's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was R71 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R313 Mil.


Spar Group  (JSE:SPP) 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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Spar Group Tax Expense Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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Spar Group Tax Expense Chart

Spar Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Expense
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Spar 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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Spar 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 R313 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 R313 Mil mean?
Spar Group (JSE:SPP) has a Tax Expense of R313 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Spar Group and its competitors.
Is Spar Group's Tax Expense too high?
Spar Group's current Tax Expense is R313 Mil. Overall, Spar Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spar Group's Tax Expense compare to SYY and USFD?
Spar Group's Tax Expense of R313 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 - Defensive company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Spar Group and its competitors. Spar Group's current Tax Expense is R313 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group (JSE:SPP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R107.96, compared to a current price of R46.11 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is R313 Mil. Spar Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP), the current Tax Expense is R313 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R46.11 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R107.96. GuruFocus considers Spar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SPP:

  • Tax Expense: R313 Mil
  • GF Value™: R107.96 vs. price of R46.11 (57.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Spar Group Business Description

Other Exchanges SGPPY:USA
Address 1 Ncondo Place, The Umhlanga Arch, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4001
Spar Group Ltd operates as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to SPAR grocery stores and multiple other branded group retail outlets across multiple regions. It supplies fresh produce and merchandise to a network of independent retailers who operate under its brands like TOPS at SPAR, Build it, SPAR Health, and Encore. The company's revenue mainly comprise the revenue from the sale of merchandise, marketing and promotional activities as well as franchise fees. Geographically, it has a presence in Southern Africa, Ireland and South West England, Switzerland, Poland and Sri Lanka, with the majority of revenue generated from South Africa.
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