MESA (Mesa Air Group) Tax Expense: $-5.9 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


MESA Mesa Air Group Inc MESA
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What is Mesa Air Group Tax Expense?

Mesa Air Group MESA 55 Tax Expense is $-5.9 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates MESA with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Mesa Air Group's tax expense for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was $2.5 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-5.9 Mil.


Mesa Air Group  (NAS:MESA) 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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Mesa Air 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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Mesa Air Group Tax Expense Chart

Mesa Air Group Annual Data
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Mesa Air Group Quarterly Data
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Mesa Air 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 Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-5.9 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.

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What does a Tax Expense of $-5.9 Mil mean?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a Tax Expense of $-5.9 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Mesa Air Group and its competitors.
Is Mesa Air Group's Tax Expense too high?
Mesa Air Group's current Tax Expense is $-5.9 Mil. Overall, Mesa Air Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Air Group's Tax Expense compare to SNCY and ULCC?
Mesa Air Group's Tax Expense of $-5.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Mesa Air Group and its competitors. Mesa Air Group's current Tax Expense is $-5.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a current Tax Expense of $-5.9 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $1.40 — trading 89.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $-5.9 Mil. Mesa Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA), the current Tax Expense is $-5.9 Mil as of Sep. 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Air Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.40 is trading 89.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.

Key valuation signals for MESA:

  • Tax Expense: $-5.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $1.40 (89.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Mesa Air Group Business Description

Address 410 North 44th Street, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85008
Mesa Air Group Inc is a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service. It provides services to the District of Columbia, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico, and cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Flights are operated as American Eagle, United Express, or DHL Express flights to the terms of capacity purchase agreements with American and United and a flight services agreement with DHL. The business has a presence in domestic hubs and cities, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Washington-Dulles, and other regions.
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