HNST (The Honest Co) Tax Rate %: 1,150.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HNST The Honest Co Inc HNST
60 GF Score
Price $3.83
GF Value $2.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Honest Co Tax Rate %?

The Honest Co HNST -2.79% 60 Tax Rate % is 1,150.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HNST with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. The Honest Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. The Honest Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. Therefore, The Honest Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,150.00%.

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The Honest Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

* 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.

The Honest Co Tax Rate % Chart

The Honest Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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The Honest Co Quarterly Data
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The Honest Co Tax Rate % Calculation

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

The Honest Co'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 )
=0.204/-15.482
=-1.32 %

The Honest Co'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 )
=0.046/0.004
=1,150.00 %

* 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 1,150.00% mean?
The Honest Co (HNST) has a Tax Rate % of 1,150.00% as of Mar. 2026.
Is The Honest Co's Tax Rate % too high?
The Honest Co's current Tax Rate % is 1,150.00%. Overall, The Honest Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Honest Co's Tax Rate % compare to MAGN and NUS?
The Honest Co's Tax Rate % of 1,150.00% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. The Honest Co's current Tax Rate % is 1,150.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Honest Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Honest Co (HNST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.82, compared to a current price of $3.83 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 1,150.00%. The Honest Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 The Honest Co (HNST), the current Tax Rate % is 1,150.00% 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 The Honest Co (HNST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Honest Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.83 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.82. GuruFocus considers The Honest Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HNST:

  • Tax Rate %: 1,150.00%
  • GF Value™: $2.82 vs. price of $3.83 (35.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

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

The Honest Co Business Description

Address 12130 Millennium Drive, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90094
The Honest Co Inc is a personal care company dedicated to creating cleanly-formulated and sustainably-designed products for everyone from babies to adults. By combining thoughtful design with science-based innovation, the company delivers personal care products for everyone from babies to adults, spanning categories across wipes, personal care, diapers, and beauty. It has three product categories namely; Diapers and Wipes, Skin and Personal Care, and Household and Wellness, out of which the majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of diapers and wipes. The company operates only in the United States.
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