Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) Tax Expense: €204 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:LC0A Luckin Coffee Inc STU:LC0A
74 GF Score
Price €28.20
GF Value €43.38
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Luckin Coffee Tax Expense?

Luckin Coffee STU:LC0A +3.68% 74 Tax Expense is €204 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LC0A with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Luckin Coffee's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €204 Mil.


Luckin Coffee  (STU:LC0A) 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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Luckin Coffee Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Luckin Coffee's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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Luckin Coffee Tax Expense Chart

Luckin Coffee Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Luckin Coffee Quarterly Data
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Luckin Coffee 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 €204 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 €204 Mil mean?
Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) has a Tax Expense of €204 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Luckin Coffee and its competitors.
Is Luckin Coffee's Tax Expense too high?
Luckin Coffee's current Tax Expense is €204 Mil. Overall, Luckin Coffee has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luckin Coffee's Tax Expense compare to EAT and CAVA?
Luckin Coffee's Tax Expense of €204 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 Luckin Coffee and its competitors. Luckin Coffee's current Tax Expense is €204 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luckin Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.38, compared to a current price of €28.20 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is €204 Mil. Luckin Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A), the current Tax Expense is €204 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 Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €28.20 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of €43.38. GuruFocus considers Luckin Coffee to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LC0A:

  • Tax Expense: €204 Mil
  • GF Value™: €43.38 vs. price of €28.20 (35% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LC0A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Luckin Coffee Business Description

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Address 1-3 Taibei Road, 28th Floor, Building T3, Haixi Jingu Plaza, Siming District, Fujian, Xiamen, CHN, 361008
Luckin Coffee Inc operates a coffee network in China, providing retail services for freshly brewed drinks and pre-made food and beverage items. Its technology-driven model is built on mobile apps and a store network, offering a cashier-less purchase experience with features such as store selection, advance ordering, multiple payment options, and real-time order tracking. The company mainly operates self-operated pick-up stores in high-demand locations, enabling rapid and cost-efficient expansion, and also uses partnership and franchise models. It offers multiple products, including coffee, tea drinks, snacks, and light meals, with recipes tailored to local preferences, supported by sourcing and proprietary technology for operations and supply chain management.
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