BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) Tax Expense: KES129 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:BOC BOC Kenya PLC NAI:BOC
72 GF Score
Price KES171.00
GF Value KES90.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is BOC Kenya Tax Expense?

BOC Kenya NAI:BOC +0.44% 72 Tax Expense is KES129 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:BOC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of KES90.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

BOC Kenya's tax expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES129 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES129 Mil.


BOC Kenya  (NAI:BOC) 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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BOC Kenya Tax Expense Historical Data

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BOC Kenya Tax Expense Chart

BOC Kenya Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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BOC Kenya Semi-Annual Data
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BOC Kenya 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.

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES129 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 KES129 Mil mean?
BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) has a Tax Expense of KES129 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on BOC Kenya and its competitors.
Is BOC Kenya's Tax Expense too high?
BOC Kenya's current Tax Expense is KES129 Mil. Overall, BOC Kenya has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOC Kenya's Tax Expense compare to DOW?
BOC Kenya's Tax Expense of KES129 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 BOC Kenya and its competitors. BOC Kenya's current Tax Expense is KES129 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOC Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES90.18, compared to a current price of KES171.00 — trading 89.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is KES129 Mil. BOC Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC), the current Tax Expense is KES129 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 BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES171.00 is trading 89.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES90.18. GuruFocus considers BOC Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:BOC:

  • Tax Expense: KES129 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES90.18 vs. price of KES171.00 (89.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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


BOC Kenya Business Description

Address 14 Kitui Road, off Kampala Road, P.O. Box 18010, Industrial Area, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
BOC Kenya PLC is involved in the manufacture and sale of industrial and medical gases and welding products. Its product range consists of Bulk gases, Packaged gases, and Engineering services. Bulk gases include liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen. Packaged gases comprise medical gases, industrial gases, special gas mixtures, and liquefied petroleum gas. The engineering services include supplies of medical equipment, construction of medical and other gas pipelines, liquefied petroleum gas installations, tanks and pipelines, industrial gas storage and pipeline installations, and related maintenance services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of medical and industrial gases.
72GF Score

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