SHAK (Shake Shack) Tax Expense: $22 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SHAK Shake Shack Inc SHAK
76 GF Score
Price $57.10
GF Value $122.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Shake Shack Tax Expense?

Shake Shack SHAK +1.98% 76 Tax Expense is $22 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHAK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shake Shack's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $22 Mil.


Shake Shack  (NYSE:SHAK) 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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Shake Shack Tax Expense Historical Data

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Shake Shack Tax Expense Chart

Shake Shack Annual Data
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Shake Shack 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 $22 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 $22 Mil mean?
Shake Shack (SHAK) has a Tax Expense of $22 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Shake Shack and its competitors.
Is Shake Shack's Tax Expense too high?
Shake Shack's current Tax Expense is $22 Mil. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's Tax Expense compare to ARCO and BJRI?
Shake Shack's Tax Expense of $22 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Restaurants 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. Shake Shack's current Tax Expense is $22 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (SHAK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.02, compared to a current price of $57.10 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $22 Mil. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Shake Shack (SHAK), the current Tax Expense is $22 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 Shake Shack (SHAK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $57.10 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.02. GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHAK:

  • Tax Expense: $22 Mil
  • GF Value™: $122.02 vs. price of $57.10 (53.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Shake Shack Business Description

Address 225 Varick Street, Suite 301, New York, NY, USA, 10014
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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