Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) Tax Rate %: 17.68% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:VRTX Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc MEX:VRTX
91 GF Score
Price MXN8,474.00
GF Value MXN8,914.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Tax Rate %?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals MEX:VRTX -0.66% 91 Tax Rate % is 17.68% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VRTX with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN8,914.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,994 Mil. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN22,593 Mil. Therefore, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.68%.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Tax Rate % Chart

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals 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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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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 )
=12423.933/83604.066
=14.86 %

Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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 )
=3994.243/22593.17
=17.68 %

* 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 17.68% mean?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) has a Tax Rate % of 17.68% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Tax Rate % too high?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' current Tax Rate % is 17.68%. Overall, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Tax Rate % compare to REGN and ALNY?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Tax Rate % of 17.68% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Biotechnology 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. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current Tax Rate % is 17.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN8,914.24, compared to a current price of MXN8,474.00 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 17.68%. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX), the current Tax Rate % is 17.68% 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MEX:VRTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN8,474.00 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,914.24. GuruFocus considers Vertex Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VRTX:

  • Tax Rate %: 17.68%
  • GF Value™: MXN8,914.24 vs. price of MXN8,474.00 (4.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 50 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
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