Apple (XSWX:AAPL) Tax Rate %: 17.46% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Apple Tax Rate %?

Apple XSWX:AAPL 95 Tax Rate % is 17.46% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AAPL with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF214.25. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Apple's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,925 Mil. Apple's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF28,211 Mil. Therefore, Apple's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.46%.

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Apple Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Apple Tax Rate % Chart

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

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

Apple'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 )
=16494.396/105665.557
=15.61 %

Apple'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 )
=4924.562/28211.321
=17.46 %

* 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 17.46% mean?
Apple (XSWX:AAPL) has a Tax Rate % of 17.46% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Apple's Tax Rate % too high?
Apple's current Tax Rate % is 17.46%. Overall, Apple has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple's Tax Rate % compare to SONO and TBCH?
Apple's Tax Rate % of 17.46% can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Hardware 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. Apple's current Tax Rate % is 17.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple stock overvalued right now?
Apple (XSWX:AAPL) has a current Tax Rate % of 17.46%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF214.25, compared to a current price of CHF253.15 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 17.46%. Apple's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Apple (XSWX:AAPL), the current Tax Rate % is 17.46% 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 Apple (XSWX:AAPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF253.15 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF214.25.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AAPL:

  • Tax Rate %: 17.46%
  • GF Value™: CHF214.25 vs. price of CHF253.15 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Apple Business Description

Address One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA, USA, 95014
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone accounts for the majority of the firm's sales, and Apple's other products, such as the Mac, iPad, and Watch, are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, such as streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors and works with subcontractors such as Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with the majority coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
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