Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Tax Expense: £1.7 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:MACF Macfarlane Group PLC LSE:MACF
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What is Macfarlane Group Tax Expense?

Macfarlane Group LSE:MACF +0.15% 59 Tax Expense is £1.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Macfarlane Group's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.5 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.7 Mil.


Macfarlane Group  (LSE:MACF) 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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Macfarlane Group Tax Expense Historical Data

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Macfarlane Group Tax Expense Chart

Macfarlane Group Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Macfarlane Group Semi-Annual Data
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Macfarlane 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £1.7 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 £1.7 Mil mean?
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Tax Expense of £1.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors.
Is Macfarlane Group's Tax Expense too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Tax Expense is £1.7 Mil. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Tax Expense compare to SW and PKG?
Macfarlane Group's Tax Expense of £1.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. Macfarlane Group's current Tax Expense is £1.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.68 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is £1.7 Mil. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Tax Expense is £1.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.68 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18. GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:

  • Tax Expense: £1.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.68 (42.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Macfarlane Group Business Description

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Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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