MRTN (Marten Transport) Tax Expense: $5.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MRTN Marten Transport Ltd MRTN
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GF Value $13.83
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What is Marten Transport Tax Expense?

Marten Transport MRTN +0.06% 70 Tax Expense is $5.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MRTN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Marten Transport's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.7 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.7 Mil.


Marten Transport  (NAS:MRTN) 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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Marten Transport Tax Expense Historical Data

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Marten Transport Tax Expense Chart

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Marten Transport 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 $5.7 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 $5.7 Mil mean?
Marten Transport (MRTN) has a Tax Expense of $5.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Marten Transport and its competitors.
Is Marten Transport's Tax Expense too high?
Marten Transport's current Tax Expense is $5.7 Mil. Overall, Marten Transport has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marten Transport's Tax Expense compare to HTLD and CVLG?
Marten Transport's Tax Expense of $5.7 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 Marten Transport and its competitors. Marten Transport's current Tax Expense is $5.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marten Transport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marten Transport (MRTN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.83, compared to a current price of $17.46 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $5.7 Mil. Marten Transport's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Marten Transport (MRTN), the current Tax Expense is $5.7 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 Marten Transport (MRTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marten Transport stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.46 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.83. GuruFocus considers Marten Transport to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MRTN:

  • Tax Expense: $5.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.83 vs. price of $17.46 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Marten Transport Business Description

Address 129 Marten Street, Mondovi, WI, USA, 54755
Marten Transport Ltd is a temperature-sensitive and dry truckload carrier in the United States. The company specializes in transporting and distributing food and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The company operates through four segments: Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, and Brokerage, generating the majority of its revenue from the Truckload segment. The Truckload segment offers a mix of regional short-haul and medium- to long-haul full-load transportation services transporting food and other consumer packaged goods.
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