The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Tax Rate %: 26.59% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:HSY The Hershey Co MEX:HSY
69 GF Score
Price MXN3,080.00
GF Value MXN3,800.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Hershey Co Tax Rate %?

The Hershey Co MEX:HSY 69 Tax Rate % is 26.59% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HSY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,800.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. The Hershey Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,842 Mil. The Hershey Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN10,688 Mil. Therefore, The Hershey Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.59%.

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The Hershey Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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The Hershey Co Tax Rate % Chart

The Hershey Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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The Hershey Co 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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The Hershey Co Tax Rate % Calculation

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

The Hershey 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 )
=5958.968/21862.665
=27.26 %

The Hershey 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 )
=2841.773/10687.891
=26.59 %

* 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 26.59% mean?
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a Tax Rate % of 26.59% as of Mar. 2026.
Is The Hershey Co's Tax Rate % too high?
The Hershey Co's current Tax Rate % is 26.59%. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's Tax Rate % compare to TR and SOWG?
The Hershey Co's Tax Rate % of 26.59% 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 Hershey Co's current Tax Rate % is 26.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,800.40, compared to a current price of MXN3,080.00 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 26.59%. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current Tax Rate % is 26.59% 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 Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN3,080.00 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,800.40. GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:

  • Tax Rate %: 26.59%
  • GF Value™: MXN3,800.40 vs. price of MXN3,080.00 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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

The Hershey Co Business Description

Address 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA, USA, 17033
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
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