Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) Tax Expense: ₦7,231 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NSA:STERLINGNG Sterling Financial Holdings Co PLC NSA:STERLINGNG
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Price ₦7.75
GF Value ₦5.70
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What is Sterling Financial Holdings Co Tax Expense?

Sterling Financial Holdings Co NSA:STERLINGNG +1.97% 49 Tax Expense is ₦7,231 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSA:STERLINGNG with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦5.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Sterling Financial Holdings Co's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦0 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦7,231 Mil.


Sterling Financial Holdings Co  (NSA:STERLINGNG) 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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Sterling Financial Holdings Co Tax Expense Historical Data

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Sterling Financial Holdings Co Tax Expense Chart

Sterling Financial Holdings Co Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Sterling Financial Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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Sterling Financial Holdings Co 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₦7,231 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 ₦7,231 Mil mean?
Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) has a Tax Expense of ₦7,231 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Sterling Financial Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is Sterling Financial Holdings Co's Tax Expense too high?
Sterling Financial Holdings Co's current Tax Expense is ₦7,231 Mil. Overall, Sterling Financial Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Financial Holdings Co's Tax Expense compare to PNC and USB?
Sterling Financial Holdings Co's Tax Expense of ₦7,231 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's current Tax Expense is ₦7,231 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Financial Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦5.70, compared to a current price of ₦7.75 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is ₦7,231 Mil. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG), the current Tax Expense is ₦7,231 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Financial Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦7.75 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦5.70. GuruFocus considers Sterling Financial Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:STERLINGNG:

  • Tax Expense: ₦7,231 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₦5.70 vs. price of ₦7.75 (36% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Sterling Financial Holdings Co Business Description

Address 20, Marina, Sterling Towers, Lagos Island, Lagos, NGA
Sterling Financial Holdings Co PLC is a developer of a nonoperating financial holding structure designed to support and grow a diversified portfolio of banking and financial service companies. The company offers commercial banking, non-interest banking, and asset management through subsidiaries, enabling individuals, businesses, and institutions to access loans, trade finance, digital banking, and investment products. The Group has five reportable segments: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Institutional Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which are the Bank's strategic business units.
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