BB (BlackBerry) Tax Rate %: 48.17% (As of May. 2026)

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BB BlackBerry Ltd BB
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Price $10.71
GF Value $3.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is BlackBerry Tax Rate %?

BlackBerry BB -2.37% 57 Tax Rate % is 48.17% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates BB with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. BlackBerry's Tax Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $7.9 Mil. BlackBerry's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $16.4 Mil. Therefore, BlackBerry's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 48.17%.

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BlackBerry Tax Rate % Historical Data

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BlackBerry Tax Rate % Chart

BlackBerry Annual Data
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Tax Rate %
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BlackBerry Quarterly Data
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BlackBerry Tax Rate % Calculation

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

BlackBerry's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Feb. 2026 )
=5.8/59
=9.83 %

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

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: May. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: May. 2026 )
=7.9/16.4
=48.17 %

* 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 48.17% mean?
BlackBerry (BB) has a Tax Rate % of 48.17% as of May. 2026.
Is BlackBerry's Tax Rate % too high?
BlackBerry's current Tax Rate % is 48.17%. Overall, BlackBerry has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackBerry's Tax Rate % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
BlackBerry's Tax Rate % of 48.17% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Software 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. BlackBerry's current Tax Rate % is 48.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackBerry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry (BB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.71, compared to a current price of $10.71 — trading 188.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 48.17%. BlackBerry's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackBerry (BB), the current Tax Rate % is 48.17% as of May. 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 BlackBerry (BB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.71 is trading 188.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.71. GuruFocus considers BlackBerry to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BB:

  • Tax Rate %: 48.17%
  • GF Value™: $3.71 vs. price of $10.71 (188.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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

BlackBerry Business Description

Address 2200 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2K 0A7
BlackBerry, once known for being the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, is now exclusively a software provider with a stated goal of end-to-end secure communications for enterprises. The firm provides endpoint management and other secure communications software to enterprises, specializing in regulated industries like government and financial institutions. BlackBerry also has a sizable embedded software business primarily serving the automotive market, with some exposure to the industrial market.
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