The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Tax Expense: C$50 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


TSX:NWC The North West Co Inc TSX:NWC
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What is The North West Co Tax Expense?

The North West Co TSX:NWC -0.12% 87 Tax Expense is C$50 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:NWC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The North West Co's tax expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$10 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was C$50 Mil.


The North West Co  (TSX:NWC) 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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The North West Co Tax Expense Historical Data

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The North West Co Tax Expense Chart

The North West Co Annual Data
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The North West Co Quarterly Data
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The North West 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$50 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 C$50 Mil mean?
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a Tax Expense of C$50 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors.
Is The North West Co's Tax Expense too high?
The North West Co's current Tax Expense is C$50 Mil. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Tax Expense compare to KR and SFM?
The North West Co's Tax Expense of C$50 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 The North West Co and its competitors. The North West Co's current Tax Expense is C$50 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.38, compared to a current price of C$49.43 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is C$50 Mil. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current Tax Expense is C$50 Mil as of Apr. 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$49.43 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.38. GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:

  • Tax Expense: C$50 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$47.38 vs. price of C$49.43 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs

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


The North West Co Business Description

Other Exchanges NNWWF:USA3NW:Germany
Address 77 Main Street, Gibraltar House, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3C 2R1
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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