George Weston (TSX:WN) Tax Expense: C$1,315 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:WN George Weston Ltd TSX:WN
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What is George Weston Tax Expense?

George Weston TSX:WN -0.99% 79 Tax Expense is C$1,315 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$83.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

George Weston's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$328 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,315 Mil.


George Weston  (TSX:WN) 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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George Weston Tax Expense Historical Data

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George Weston Tax Expense Chart

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George Weston 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 C$1,315 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$1,315 Mil mean?
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a Tax Expense of C$1,315 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors.
Is George Weston's Tax Expense too high?
George Weston's current Tax Expense is C$1,315 Mil. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Tax Expense compare to KR and SFM?
George Weston's Tax Expense of C$1,315 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 George Weston and its competitors. George Weston's current Tax Expense is C$1,315 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Weston stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston (TSX:WN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$83.94, compared to a current price of C$99.64 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is C$1,315 Mil. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 George Weston (TSX:WN), the current Tax Expense is C$1,315 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 George Weston (TSX:WN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$99.64 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$83.94. GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:

  • Tax Expense: C$1,315 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$83.94 vs. price of C$99.64 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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


George Weston Business Description

Address 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 800, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4T 2S5
George Weston is a holding company that controls majority stakes in retailer Loblaw and in Choice Properties, a real estate investment trust. Loblaw boasts the largest retail footprint across Canada with 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores under banners such as Loblaw, No-Frills, Maxi, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Meanwhile, open-ended Choice Properties REIT owns and manages over 700 commercial and residential properties in Canada, generating roughly 60% of its gross rental revenue from its largest tenant Loblaw. Previously, George Weston sold its wholly owned bakery Weston Foods in 2022. The firm is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a 60% stake.
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