MERF (TSE:3168) Tax Expense: 円1,324 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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TSE:3168 MERF Inc TSE:3168
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Price 円1,273.00
GF Value 円580.64
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What is MERF Tax Expense?

MERF TSE:3168 +0.71% 49 Tax Expense is 円1,324 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円580.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

MERF's tax expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was 円280 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円1,324 Mil.


MERF  (TSE:3168) 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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MERF Tax Expense Historical Data

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

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MERF Tax Expense Chart

MERF Annual Data
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MERF Quarterly Data
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MERF 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,324 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 円1,324 Mil mean?
MERF (TSE:3168) has a Tax Expense of 円1,324 Mil as of May. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on MERF and its competitors.
Is MERF's Tax Expense too high?
MERF's current Tax Expense is 円1,324 Mil. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's Tax Expense compare to competitors?
MERF's Tax Expense of 円1,324 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 MERF and its competitors. MERF's current Tax Expense is 円1,324 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円580.64, compared to a current price of 円1,273.00 — trading 119.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is 円1,324 Mil. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 MERF (TSE:3168), the current Tax Expense is 円1,324 Mil as of May. 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,273.00 is trading 119.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円580.64. GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:

  • Tax Expense: 円1,324 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円580.64 vs. price of 円1,273.00 (119.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MERF Business Description

Address 12-2 Nagonoe, Imizu, Toyama, JPN, 934-0031
MERF Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in the recycling of non-ferrous metals, with a primary focus on copper and copper alloys. Its operations are organized into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which manufactures copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which collects and processes metal scrap for recycling. The company also operates a smaller segment involved in the manufacturing and sale of art and craft products. MERF serves industrial customers such as manufacturers and foundries that use copper alloy ingots and recycled raw materials as inputs, while its craft products target retail consumers. Revenue is generated mainly through the sale of ingots and recycled metal materials, supplemented by craft product sales. The company's activities are centered on the Japanese market, where demand from the domestic manufacturing and metals industries supports its recycling and ingot production operations.
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