WALD (Waldencast) Tax Expense: $-14.2 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


WALD Waldencast PLC WALD
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GF Value $3.47
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What is Waldencast Tax Expense?

Waldencast WALD -1.35% 35 Tax Expense is $-14.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WALD with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Waldencast's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-5.2 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-14.2 Mil.


Waldencast  (NAS:WALD) 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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Waldencast Tax Expense Historical Data

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Waldencast Tax Expense Chart

Waldencast Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.60 0.00 -6.98 0.11 -14.19

Waldencast Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Tax Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.47 -2.35 2.46 -8.98 -5.21
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Waldencast 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-14.2 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 $-14.2 Mil mean?
Waldencast (WALD) has a Tax Expense of $-14.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Waldencast and its competitors.
Is Waldencast's Tax Expense too high?
Waldencast's current Tax Expense is $-14.2 Mil. Overall, Waldencast has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waldencast's Tax Expense compare to ACU and SKIN?
Waldencast's Tax Expense of $-14.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Waldencast and its competitors. Waldencast's current Tax Expense is $-14.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waldencast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast (WALD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.47, compared to a current price of $1.49 — trading 57.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $-14.2 Mil. Waldencast's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Waldencast (WALD), the current Tax Expense is $-14.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Waldencast (WALD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.49 is trading 57.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.47. GuruFocus considers Waldencast to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WALD:

  • Tax Expense: $-14.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.47 vs. price of $1.49 (57.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Waldencast Business Description

Address 81 Fulham Road, London, GBR, SW3 6RD
Waldencast PLC is a beauty and wellness operating platform. The company is organized into two reportable segments namely Obagi Skincare and Milk Makeup. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Obagi Medical segment. The Obagi Medical segment is engaged in developing, marketing, and selling skin health products. The Milk Makeup segment includes developing, marketing, and selling cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America region.
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