MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) Tax Rate %: -143.82% (As of Jun. 2026)

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LTS:0RK5 MAX Automation SE LTS:0RK5
23 GF Score
Price €3.69
GF Value €5.25
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What is MAX Automation SE Tax Rate %?

MAX Automation SE LTS:0RK5 23 Tax Rate % is -143.82% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RK5 with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.25. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. MAX Automation SE's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.6 Mil. MAX Automation SE's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.4 Mil. Therefore, MAX Automation SE's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -143.82%.

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MAX Automation SE Tax Rate % Historical Data

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MAX Automation SE Tax Rate % Chart

MAX Automation SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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MAX Automation SE Semi-Annual Data
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MAX Automation SE Tax Rate % Calculation

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

MAX Automation SE'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 )
=4.362/-0.042
=-10,385.71 %

MAX Automation SE's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.64/-0.445
=-143.82 %

* 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 -143.82% mean?
MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) has a Tax Rate % of -143.82% as of Jun. 2026.
Is MAX Automation SE's Tax Rate % too high?
MAX Automation SE's current Tax Rate % is -143.82%. Overall, MAX Automation SE has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Automation SE's Tax Rate % compare to GEV and ETN?
MAX Automation SE's Tax Rate % of -143.82% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Industrial Products 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. MAX Automation SE's current Tax Rate % is -143.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Automation SE stock overvalued right now?
MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) has a current Tax Rate % of -143.82%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.25, compared to a current price of €3.69 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -143.82%. MAX Automation SE's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5), the current Tax Rate % is -143.82% as of Jun. 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 MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Automation SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.69 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.25.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RK5:

  • Tax Rate %: -143.82%
  • GF Value™: €5.25 vs. price of €3.69 (29.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RK5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MAX Automation SE Business Description

Other Exchanges MXHN:GermanyMXHN:Austria
Address Steinhoft 11, Hamburg, HB, DEU, 20459
MAX Automation SE operates internationally as a high-tech mechanical engineering company and a full-service provider of integrated and complex system and component solutions. The business operations are divided into the segments BDTRONIC Group, Vecoplan Group, AIM Micro, NSM + Jucker, ELWEMA, and the Other segment, which includes the IWM companies. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Vecoplan Group segment that develops, manufactures and installs machines and plants for the shredding, conveying, and processing of primary and secondary raw materials, mainly for customers in the wood and recycling industry, the waste disposal industry, and the paper and plastics industry.
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