Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) Tax Expense: $167 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:ZENB Zenith Bank PLC LSE:ZENB
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What is Zenith Bank Tax Expense?

Zenith Bank LSE:ZENB 86 Tax Expense is $167 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ZENB with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.59. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Zenith Bank's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $34 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $167 Mil.


Zenith Bank  (LSE:ZENB) 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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Zenith Bank Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zenith Bank's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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Zenith Bank Tax Expense Chart

Zenith Bank Annual Data
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Zenith Bank Quarterly Data
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Zenith Bank 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $167 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 $167 Mil mean?
Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) has a Tax Expense of $167 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Zenith Bank and its competitors.
Is Zenith Bank's Tax Expense too high?
Zenith Bank's current Tax Expense is $167 Mil. Overall, Zenith Bank has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenith Bank's Tax Expense compare to competitors?
Zenith Bank's Tax Expense of $167 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Banks 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 Zenith Bank and its competitors. Zenith Bank's current Tax Expense is $167 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenith Bank stock overvalued right now?
Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) has a current Tax Expense of $167 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.59, compared to a current price of $2.90 — trading 82.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $167 Mil. Zenith Bank's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB), the current Tax Expense is $167 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 Zenith Bank (LSE:ZENB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.90 is trading 82.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.59.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ZENB:

  • Tax Expense: $167 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.59 vs. price of $2.90 (82.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Zenith Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges ZENITH:Nigeria
Address Plot 84/87, Ajose Adeogun Street, Zenith Heights, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
Zenith Bank PLC is a Nigeria- based company. Its core business is the provision of banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers. The bank provides services such as granting of loans and advances, corporate finance and money market activities. It also provides banking and pension custodial services to a diverse group of corporations, financial institutions, investment funds, governments and individuals; provision of investment advisory, financial planning services and investment product offerings; providing brokerage services, financing services and securities lending services to institutional clients, including mutual funds, pension funds and to high-net-worth individuals. Revenue generated by bank consists of interest income, fees and commission received.
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