AXT (AXTI) Tax Rate %: -40.76% (As of Mar. 2026)

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AXTI AXT Inc AXTI
57 GF Score
Price $47.95
GF Value $2.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is AXT Tax Rate %?

AXT AXTI +1.38% 57 Tax Rate % is -40.76% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AXTI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. AXT's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.43 Mil. AXT's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.06 Mil. Therefore, AXT's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -40.76%.

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AXT Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AXT's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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AXT Tax Rate % Chart

AXT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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AXT Quarterly Data
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AXT Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

AXT's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.658/-21.544
=-7.70 %

AXT's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.43/-1.055
=-40.76 %

* 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 Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of -40.76% mean?
AXT (AXTI) has a Tax Rate % of -40.76% as of Mar. 2026.
Is AXT's Tax Rate % too high?
AXT's current Tax Rate % is -40.76%. Overall, AXT has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AXT's Tax Rate % compare to VECO and ICHR?
AXT's Tax Rate % of -40.76% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Semiconductors company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. AXT's current Tax Rate % is -40.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AXT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AXT (AXTI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.53, compared to a current price of $47.95 — trading 1795.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -40.76%. AXT's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AXT (AXTI), the current Tax Rate % is -40.76% 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 AXT (AXTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AXT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $47.95 is trading 1795.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.53. GuruFocus considers AXT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AXTI:

  • Tax Rate %: -40.76%
  • GF Value™: $2.53 vs. price of $47.95 (1795.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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

AXT Business Description

Other Exchanges AHV:Germany
Address 4281 Technology Drive, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
AXT Inc is a developer and producer of compound and single element semiconductor substrates, also known as wafers. The dominant substrates used in producing semiconductor chips and other electronic circuits are made from silicon. It is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of high-performance compound semiconductor substrates and the sale of materials. The company provides alternative or specialty materials in the form of substrates or wafers, including compound and single-element substrates. Its compound substrates combine indium with phosphorous or gallium with arsenic. Geographically firm has its business presence across the region of Europe, Japan, Taiwan, China, North America, and the Asia Pacific from which China derives its maximum revenue to the company.
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