BLCO (Bausch & Lomb) Tax Rate %: -9.38% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BLCO Bausch & Lomb Corp BLCO
77 GF Score
Price $15.96
GF Value $18.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bausch & Lomb Tax Rate %?

Bausch & Lomb BLCO -1.85% 77 Tax Rate % is -9.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLCO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Bausch & Lomb's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-64 Mil. Therefore, Bausch & Lomb's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.38%.

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Bausch & Lomb Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Bausch & Lomb Tax Rate % Chart

Bausch & Lomb Annual Data
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Tax Rate %
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Bausch & Lomb Quarterly Data
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Bausch & Lomb Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Bausch & Lomb'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 )
=35/-317
=-11.04 %

Bausch & Lomb'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 )
=6/-64
=-9.38 %

* 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 -9.38% mean?
Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) has a Tax Rate % of -9.38% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Bausch & Lomb's Tax Rate % too high?
Bausch & Lomb's current Tax Rate % is -9.38%. Overall, Bausch & Lomb has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch & Lomb's Tax Rate % compare to ISRG and BDX?
Bausch & Lomb's Tax Rate % of -9.38% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Bausch & Lomb's current Tax Rate % is -9.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch & Lomb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.68, compared to a current price of $15.96 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -9.38%. Bausch & Lomb's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO), the current Tax Rate % is -9.38% 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.96 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.68. GuruFocus considers Bausch & Lomb to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BLCO:

  • Tax Rate %: -9.38%
  • GF Value™: $18.68 vs. price of $15.96 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Bausch & Lomb Business Description

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Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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