HP (Helmerich & Payne) Tax Rate %: -19.97% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HP Helmerich & Payne Inc HP
71 GF Score
Price $33.93
GF Value $47.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Helmerich & Payne Tax Rate %?

Helmerich & Payne HP -1.85% 71 Tax Rate % is -19.97% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Helmerich & Payne's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9 Mil. Helmerich & Payne's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-47 Mil. Therefore, Helmerich & Payne's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.97%.

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Helmerich & Payne Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Helmerich & Payne Tax Rate % Chart

Helmerich & Payne Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Rate %
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Helmerich & Payne Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Helmerich & Payne Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Helmerich & Payne's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Sep. 2025 )
=85.835/-74.113
=-115.82 %

Helmerich & Payne'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 )
=9.298/-46.563
=-19.97 %

* 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 -19.97% mean?
Helmerich & Payne (HP) has a Tax Rate % of -19.97% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Helmerich & Payne's Tax Rate % too high?
Helmerich & Payne's current Tax Rate % is -19.97%. Overall, Helmerich & Payne has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helmerich & Payne's Tax Rate % compare to PTEN and SDRL?
Helmerich & Payne's Tax Rate % of -19.97% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Oil & Gas 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. Helmerich & Payne's current Tax Rate % is -19.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helmerich & Payne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne (HP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.75, compared to a current price of $33.93 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -19.97%. Helmerich & Payne's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Helmerich & Payne (HP), the current Tax Rate % is -19.97% 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 Helmerich & Payne (HP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $33.93 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.75. GuruFocus considers Helmerich & Payne to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HP:

  • Tax Rate %: -19.97%
  • GF Value™: $47.75 vs. price of $33.93 (28.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Helmerich & Payne Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 0J4G:UKHPC:Germany
Address 222 North Detroit Avenue, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74120
Helmerich & Payne Inc provides performance-driven drilling solutions and technologies to make hydrocarbon recovery safer and more economical for oil and gas exploration and production companies. Focusing on the drilling segment, its technology services develop and commercialize solutions that improve drilling efficiency, accuracy, and wellbore quality and placement. The company operates through North America Solutions, International Solutions, and Offshore Solutions segments. The North America segment runs a technologically advanced AC drive drilling rig fleet in the U.S., with a presence in shale and unconventional basins, while the Offshore Solutions segment, operating rigs on fixed-leg and floating platforms, generates the majority of revenue.
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