WHR (Whirlpool) Tax Rate %: -27.45% (As of Mar. 2026)

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WHR Whirlpool Corp WHR
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Price $38.65
GF Value $80.98
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Whirlpool Tax Rate %?

Whirlpool WHR -0.51% 48 Tax Rate % is -27.45% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WHR with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.98 (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. Whirlpool's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $14 Mil. Whirlpool's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-51 Mil. Therefore, Whirlpool's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -27.45%.

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Whirlpool Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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Whirlpool Tax Rate % Chart

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

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

Whirlpool'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 )
=142/516
=27.52 %

Whirlpool'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 )
=14/-51
=-27.45 %

* 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 -27.45% mean?
Whirlpool (WHR) has a Tax Rate % of -27.45% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Whirlpool's Tax Rate % too high?
Whirlpool's current Tax Rate % is -27.45%. Overall, Whirlpool has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whirlpool's Tax Rate % compare to HNI and TILE?
Whirlpool's Tax Rate % of -27.45% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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. Whirlpool's current Tax Rate % is -27.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whirlpool stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool (WHR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $80.98, compared to a current price of $38.65 — trading 52.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -27.45%. Whirlpool's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Whirlpool (WHR), the current Tax Rate % is -27.45% 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 Whirlpool (WHR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $38.65 is trading 52.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $80.98. GuruFocus considers Whirlpool to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WHR:

  • Tax Rate %: -27.45%
  • GF Value™: $80.98 vs. price of $38.65 (52.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Whirlpool Business Description

Address 2000 North M-63, Mail Drop 2609, Benton Harbor, MI, USA, 49022-2692
Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of kitchen and laundry appliances, with its presence in different markets around the world. It offers products like refrigerators, washing machines, cooktops, ovens, freezers, and others, which are marketed through various brands such as KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Whirlpool, Jennair, etc. The company's operating and reportable segments are: Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America (its key revenue-generating segment), MDA Europe, MDA Latin America, and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) Global.
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