H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Tax Rate %: 27.77% (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:HB1 H.B. Fuller Co FRA:HB1
81 GF Score
Price €49.00
GF Value €56.14
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What is H.B. Fuller Co Tax Rate %?

H.B. Fuller Co FRA:HB1 +2.94% 81 Tax Rate % is 27.77% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.14. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. H.B. Fuller Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €22 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €79 Mil. Therefore, H.B. Fuller Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 27.77%.

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H.B. Fuller Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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H.B. Fuller Co Tax Rate % Chart

H.B. Fuller Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Tax Rate %
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H.B. Fuller Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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H.B. Fuller Co Tax Rate % Calculation

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

H.B. Fuller Co's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Nov. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Nov. 2025 )
=58.067/186.337
=31.16 %

H.B. Fuller Co'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 )
=21.9/78.856
=27.77 %

* 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 27.77% mean?
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a Tax Rate % of 27.77% as of May. 2026.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Tax Rate % too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Tax Rate % is 27.77%. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Tax Rate % compare to ASH and HWKN?
H.B. Fuller Co's Tax Rate % of 27.77% 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current Tax Rate % is 27.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a current Tax Rate % of 27.77%. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.14, compared to a current price of €49.00 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 27.77%. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current Tax Rate % is 27.77% 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €49.00 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €56.14.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:

  • Tax Rate %: 27.77%
  • GF Value™: €56.14 vs. price of €49.00 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

H.B. Fuller Co Business Description

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Address 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55110-5101
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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