SHAK (Shake Shack) Tax Rate %: 33.03% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHAK Shake Shack Inc SHAK
80 GF Score
Price $62.75
GF Value $122.25
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shake Shack Tax Rate %?

Shake Shack SHAK -0.51% 80 Tax Rate % is 33.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHAK with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Shake Shack's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0 Mil. Shake Shack's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0 Mil. Therefore, Shake Shack's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.03%.

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Shake Shack Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shake Shack's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Shake Shack Tax Rate % Chart

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

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

Shake Shack'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 )
=22.903/72.609
=31.54 %

Shake Shack'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 )
=-0.145/-0.439
=33.03 %

* 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 33.03% mean?
Shake Shack (SHAK) has a Tax Rate % of 33.03% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Shake Shack's Tax Rate % too high?
Shake Shack's current Tax Rate % is 33.03%. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's Tax Rate % compare to ARCO and BJRI?
Shake Shack's Tax Rate % of 33.03% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Restaurants 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. Shake Shack's current Tax Rate % is 33.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (SHAK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.25, compared to a current price of $62.75 — trading 48.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 33.03%. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Shake Shack (SHAK), the current Tax Rate % is 33.03% 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 Shake Shack (SHAK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $62.75 is trading 48.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.25. GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHAK:

  • Tax Rate %: 33.03%
  • GF Value™: $122.25 vs. price of $62.75 (48.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Shake Shack Business Description

Address 225 Varick Street, Suite 301, New York, NY, USA, 10014
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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