Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) Tax Rate %: 33.30% (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:DLB Dolby Laboratories Inc MEX:DLB
73 GF Score
Price MXN933.45
GF Value MXN1,548.00
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dolby Laboratories Tax Rate %?

Dolby Laboratories MEX:DLB 73 Tax Rate % is 33.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DLB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,548.00. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Dolby Laboratories's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN255 Mil. Dolby Laboratories's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN764 Mil. Therefore, Dolby Laboratories's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 33.30%.

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Dolby Laboratories Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Dolby Laboratories Tax Rate % Chart

Dolby Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Rate %
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Dolby Laboratories Quarterly Data
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Dolby Laboratories Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Dolby Laboratories'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 )
=862.049/5567.19
=15.48 %

Dolby Laboratories'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 )
=254.546/764.301
=33.30 %

* 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 33.30% mean?
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) has a Tax Rate % of 33.30% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Dolby Laboratories' Tax Rate % too high?
Dolby Laboratories' current Tax Rate % is 33.30%. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolby Laboratories' Tax Rate % compare to AZZ and UNF?
Dolby Laboratories' Tax Rate % of 33.30% can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Business Services 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. Dolby Laboratories's current Tax Rate % is 33.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) has a current Tax Rate % of 33.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,548.00, compared to a current price of MXN933.45 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 33.30%. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB), the current Tax Rate % is 33.30% 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 Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN933.45 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,548.00.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DLB:

  • Tax Rate %: 33.30%
  • GF Value™: MXN1,548.00 vs. price of MXN933.45 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Dolby Laboratories Business Description

Address 1275 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94103-1410
Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.
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