Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) Tax Expense: ₹-4.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Quest Laboratories Tax Expense?

Quest Laboratories NSE:QUESTLAB -1.56% 44 Tax Expense is ₹-4.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:QUESTLAB with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Quest Laboratories's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-4.1 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-4.1 Mil.


Quest Laboratories  (NSE:QUESTLAB) 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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Quest Laboratories Tax Expense Historical Data

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Quest Laboratories Annual Data
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Quest Laboratories Quarterly Data
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Quest Laboratories 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 ₹-4.1 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 ₹-4.1 Mil mean?
Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) has a Tax Expense of ₹-4.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Quest Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Quest Laboratories' Tax Expense too high?
Quest Laboratories' current Tax Expense is ₹-4.1 Mil. Overall, Quest Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quest Laboratories' Tax Expense compare to LLY and JNJ?
Quest Laboratories' Tax Expense of ₹-4.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Quest Laboratories and its competitors. Quest Laboratories's current Tax Expense is ₹-4.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quest Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) has a current Tax Expense of ₹-4.1 Mil. The current Tax Expense is ₹-4.1 Mil. Quest Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB), the current Tax Expense is ₹-4.1 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.

Quest Laboratories Business Description

Address Sector III, Plot No. 45, Pithampur Industrial Area, Opposite Kissan Pipe Unit 4, District Dhar, Pithampur, Dhar, MP, IND, 454775
Quest Laboratories Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing pharmaceutical formulations across a broad spectrum, including antibiotics, antimalarials, antispasmodics, anti-inflammatories, antiemetics, respiratory medications, diabetes treatments, antidepressants, and more. It produces various products, comprising ethical drugs, generic drugs, and over-the-counter drugs, and is also available in various forms such as tablets, liquid orals, oral dry powders, oral powders (ORS), ointments, and external liquids, among others. The company operates in a single segment of Drugs and Chemicals.
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