Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Tax Expense: GHS755 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


XGHA:TLW Tullow Oil PLC XGHA:TLW
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Price GHS11.92
GF Value GHS25.96
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What is Tullow Oil Tax Expense?

Tullow Oil XGHA:TLW 43 Tax Expense is GHS755 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XGHA:TLW with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS25.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tullow Oil's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS409 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS755 Mil.


Tullow Oil  (XGHA:TLW) 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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Tullow Oil Tax Expense Historical Data

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

* 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.

Tullow Oil Tax Expense Chart

Tullow Oil Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,355.75 4,461.47 2,332.91 2,596.28 754.93

Tullow Oil Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Tullow Oil 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 GHS755 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 GHS755 Mil mean?
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) has a Tax Expense of GHS755 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Tullow Oil and its competitors.
Is Tullow Oil's Tax Expense too high?
Tullow Oil's current Tax Expense is GHS755 Mil. Overall, Tullow Oil has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tullow Oil's Tax Expense compare to COP and EOG?
Tullow Oil's Tax Expense of GHS755 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Tullow Oil and its competitors. Tullow Oil's current Tax Expense is GHS755 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tullow Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS25.96, compared to a current price of GHS11.92 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is GHS755 Mil. Tullow Oil's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW), the current Tax Expense is GHS755 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of GHS11.92 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of GHS25.96. GuruFocus considers Tullow Oil to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:TLW:

  • Tax Expense: GHS755 Mil
  • GF Value™: GHS25.96 vs. price of GHS11.92 (54.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Tullow Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 566 Chiswick High Road, Building 9 Chiswick Park, London, GBR, W4 5XT
Tullow Oil PLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The company conducts exploration, appraisal, and development activities in the African and Atlantic regions. The majority of revenue is derived from West African assets, with a focus on offshore fields. Assets used in oil and gas production are acquired through licenses. The company generates revenue from natural gas and crude oil sales. Its reportable segments are: Ghana, which generates key revenue, and the other segment.
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