Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) Tax Rate %: 26.36% (As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:HILSL Hill & Smith PLC CHIX:HILSL
86 GF Score
Price £30.10
GF Value £20.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hill & Smith Tax Rate %?

Hill & Smith CHIX:HILSL +2.38% 86 Tax Rate % is 26.36% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HILSL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Hill & Smith's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £12.6 Mil. Hill & Smith's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £47.8 Mil. Therefore, Hill & Smith's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.36%.

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Hill & Smith Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hill & Smith's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Hill & Smith Tax Rate % Chart

Hill & Smith Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Hill & Smith 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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Hill & Smith Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Hill & Smith'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 )
=28.8/111.3
=25.88 %

Hill & Smith's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=12.6/47.8
=26.36 %

* 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 26.36% mean?
Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) has a Tax Rate % of 26.36% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Hill & Smith's Tax Rate % too high?
Hill & Smith's current Tax Rate % is 26.36%. Overall, Hill & Smith has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hill & Smith's Tax Rate % compare to PWR and FIX?
Hill & Smith's Tax Rate % of 26.36% can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Construction 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. Hill & Smith's current Tax Rate % is 26.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hill & Smith stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.31, compared to a current price of £30.10 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 26.36%. Hill & Smith's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL), the current Tax Rate % is 26.36% 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 Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £30.10 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £20.31. GuruFocus considers Hill & Smith to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HILSL:

  • Tax Rate %: 26.36%
  • GF Value™: £20.31 vs. price of £30.10 (48.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Hill & Smith Business Description

Other Exchanges HSHPF:USAHILS:UK7HL:Germany
Address Westhaven House, Arleston Way, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, GBR, B90 4LH
Hill & Smith PLC creates sustainable infrastructure and safe transport through innovation. It is organized into three segments namely: The US Engineered Solutions segment comprises all U.S operating companies excluding Galvanizing Services; the UK & India Engineered Solutions segment comprises all UK operating companies and India, excluding Galvanizing Services; and the Galvanizing Services segment contains a group of companies supplying galvanizing and related materials coating services. It derives maximum revenue from US Engineered Solutions segment. Geographically, the company operates in UK, Rest of Europe, North America, The Middle East, Rest of Asia, and Rest of the world. It generates maximum revenue from North America.
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