METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) Tax Expense: €112 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is METRO AG Tax Expense?

METRO AG WBO:MEO2 -0.94% 69 Tax Expense is €112 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:MEO2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

METRO AG's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €112 Mil.


METRO AG  (WBO:MEO2) 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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METRO AG Tax Expense Historical Data

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METRO AG Tax Expense Chart

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METRO AG 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 €112 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 €112 Mil mean?
METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) has a Tax Expense of €112 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors.
Is METRO AG's Tax Expense too high?
METRO AG's current Tax Expense is €112 Mil. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Tax Expense compare to SYY and USFD?
METRO AG's Tax Expense of €112 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 METRO AG and its competitors. METRO AG's current Tax Expense is €112 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.34, compared to a current price of €7.13 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is €112 Mil. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2), the current Tax Expense is €112 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.13 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.34. GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:MEO2:

  • Tax Expense: €112 Mil
  • GF Value™: €7.34 vs. price of €7.13 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:MEO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


METRO AG Business Description

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Address Metro-Strasse 1, Dusseldorf, NW, DEU, 40235
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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