Lanxess AG (CHIX:LXSD) Tax Rate %: -3.68% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:LXSD Lanxess AG CHIX:LXSD
64 GF Score
Price €16.28
GF Value €19.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lanxess AG Tax Rate %?

Lanxess AG CHIX:LXSD 64 Tax Rate % is -3.68% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LXSD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Lanxess AG's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5 Mil. Lanxess AG's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-136 Mil. Therefore, Lanxess AG's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.68%.

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Lanxess AG Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Lanxess AG Tax Rate % Chart

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

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

Lanxess AG'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 )
=105/-471
=-22.29 %

Lanxess AG'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 )
=5/-136
=-3.68 %

* 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 -3.68% mean?
Lanxess AG (CHIX:LXSD) has a Tax Rate % of -3.68% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Lanxess AG's Tax Rate % too high?
Lanxess AG's current Tax Rate % is -3.68%. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's Tax Rate % compare to LIN and SHW?
Lanxess AG's Tax Rate % of -3.68% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Chemicals 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. Lanxess AG's current Tax Rate % is -3.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG (CHIX:LXSD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.69, compared to a current price of €16.28 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -3.68%. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Lanxess AG (CHIX:LXSD), the current Tax Rate % is -3.68% 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 Lanxess AG (CHIX:LXSD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.28 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.69. GuruFocus considers Lanxess AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LXSD:

  • Tax Rate %: -3.68%
  • GF Value™: €19.69 vs. price of €16.28 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Lanxess AG Business Description

Address Kennedyplatz 1, Cologne, DEU, 50569
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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