BBY (Best Buy Co) Tax Rate %: 26.98% (As of Apr. 2026)

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BBY Best Buy Co Inc BBY
75 GF Score
Price $86.26
GF Value $76.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Best Buy Co Tax Rate %?

Best Buy Co BBY -1.78% 75 Tax Rate % is 26.98% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BBY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Best Buy Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $102 Mil. Best Buy Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $378 Mil. Therefore, Best Buy Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 26.98%.

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Best Buy Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Best Buy Co's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Best Buy Co Tax Rate % Chart

Best Buy Co Annual Data
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Tax Rate %
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Best Buy Co Quarterly Data
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Best Buy Co Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Best Buy Co's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jan. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jan. 2026 )
=337/1404
=24.00 %

Best Buy Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=102/378
=26.98 %

* 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 26.98% mean?
Best Buy Co (BBY) has a Tax Rate % of 26.98% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Best Buy Co's Tax Rate % too high?
Best Buy Co's current Tax Rate % is 26.98%. Overall, Best Buy Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Best Buy Co's Tax Rate % compare to DKS and TSCO?
Best Buy Co's Tax Rate % of 26.98% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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. Best Buy Co's current Tax Rate % is 26.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Best Buy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Best Buy Co (BBY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.00, compared to a current price of $86.26 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 26.98%. Best Buy Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Best Buy Co (BBY), the current Tax Rate % is 26.98% as of Apr. 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 Best Buy Co (BBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Best Buy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $86.26 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.00. GuruFocus considers Best Buy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BBY:

  • Tax Rate %: 26.98%
  • GF Value™: $76.00 vs. price of $86.26 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Best Buy Co Business Description

Address 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, USA, 55423
Best Buy Co Inc is a pure-play consumer electronics retailer in the USA. It has two reportable segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic and International segments have offerings in six revenue categories. Computing and Mobile Phones, Consumer Electronics, Appliances, Entertainment, Services, and Other. The company has approximately 1,068 stores throughout its Domestic and International segments. It also have vendor store-within-a-store concepts to allow closer vendor partnerships and a higher quality customer experience. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Domestic segment.
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