Baxter International (MEX:BAX) Tax Rate %: -183.33% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:BAX Baxter International Inc MEX:BAX
44 GF Score
Price MXN368.00
GF Value MXN623.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Baxter International Tax Rate %?

Baxter International MEX:BAX 44 Tax Rate % is -183.33% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BAX with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN623.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Baxter International's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN198 Mil. Baxter International's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-108 Mil. Therefore, Baxter International's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -183.33%.

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Baxter International Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Baxter International Tax Rate % Chart

Baxter International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Baxter International Quarterly Data
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Baxter International Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Baxter International'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 )
=7112.252/-9092.879
=-78.22 %

Baxter International'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 )
=198.36/-108.196
=-183.33 %

* 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 -183.33% mean?
Baxter International (MEX:BAX) has a Tax Rate % of -183.33% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Baxter International's Tax Rate % too high?
Baxter International's current Tax Rate % is -183.33%. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baxter International's Tax Rate % compare to ALGN and SOLV?
Baxter International's Tax Rate % of -183.33% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Baxter International's current Tax Rate % is -183.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baxter International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International (MEX:BAX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN623.29, compared to a current price of MXN368.00 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -183.33%. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Baxter International (MEX:BAX), the current Tax Rate % is -183.33% 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 Baxter International (MEX:BAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN368.00 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN623.29. GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BAX:

  • Tax Rate %: -183.33%
  • GF Value™: MXN623.29 vs. price of MXN368.00 (41% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Baxter International Business Description

Address One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.
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