Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) Tax Rate %: 135.72% (As of Feb. 2026)

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FRA:WHF4 Whitbread PLC FRA:WHF4
75 GF Score
Price €28.16
GF Value €37.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Whitbread Tax Rate %?

Whitbread FRA:WHF4 -0.42% 75 Tax Rate % is 135.72% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WHF4 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Whitbread's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €17 Mil. Whitbread's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €13 Mil. Therefore, Whitbread's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 135.72%.

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Whitbread Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whitbread's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Whitbread Tax Rate % Chart

Whitbread Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Tax Rate %
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Whitbread Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Whitbread Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Whitbread's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Feb. 2026 )
=98.279/342.998
=28.65 %

Whitbread's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=17.472/12.874
=135.72 %

* 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 135.72% mean?
Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) has a Tax Rate % of 135.72% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Whitbread's Tax Rate % too high?
Whitbread's current Tax Rate % is 135.72%. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Tax Rate % compare to MAR and HLT?
Whitbread's Tax Rate % of 135.72% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Travel & Leisure 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. Whitbread's current Tax Rate % is 135.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.67, compared to a current price of €28.16 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 135.72%. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Whitbread (FRA:WHF4), the current Tax Rate % is 135.72% as of Feb. 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 Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €28.16 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.67. GuruFocus considers Whitbread to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WHF4:

  • Tax Rate %: 135.72%
  • GF Value™: €37.67 vs. price of €28.16 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WHF4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Whitbread Business Description

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Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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