Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) Tax Rate %: 6.86% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Warner Bros. Discovery Tax Rate %?

Warner Bros. Discovery XSWX:WBD -1.66% 60 Tax Rate % is 6.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WBD with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF8.11. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Warner Bros. Discovery's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-168 Mil. Warner Bros. Discovery's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-2,456 Mil. Therefore, Warner Bros. Discovery's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.86%.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Warner Bros. Discovery Tax Rate % Chart

Warner Bros. Discovery Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Warner Bros. Discovery Quarterly Data
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Warner Bros. Discovery Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Warner Bros. Discovery'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 )
=709.241/1306.119
=54.30 %

Warner Bros. Discovery'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 )
=-168.482/-2456.376
=6.86 %

* 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 6.86% mean?
Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) has a Tax Rate % of 6.86% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery's Tax Rate % too high?
Warner Bros. Discovery's current Tax Rate % is 6.86%. Overall, Warner Bros. Discovery has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Bros. Discovery's Tax Rate % compare to LYV and FWONA?
Warner Bros. Discovery's Tax Rate % of 6.86% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Media - Diversified 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. Warner Bros. Discovery's current Tax Rate % is 6.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery stock overvalued right now?
Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) has a current Tax Rate % of 6.86%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF8.11, compared to a current price of CHF21.58 — trading 166% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 6.86%. Warner Bros. Discovery's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD), the current Tax Rate % is 6.86% 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 Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF21.58 is trading 166% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF8.11.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WBD:

  • Tax Rate %: 6.86%
  • GF Value™: CHF8.11 vs. price of CHF21.58 (166% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Warner Bros. Discovery Business Description

Address 230 Park Avenue South, New York, NY, USA, 10003
Warner Bros. Discovery operates in three segments: streaming, studios, and linear networks. The streaming business includes HBO Max, which is rapidly increasing its international footprint in addition to its major presence in the US. Studios include industry leaders in both film and television, which produce movies and television series that are monetized in multiple ways, including theatrical release, sales to third parties, and feeding into Warner's own platforms. Global networks consist of basic cable networks like CNN, TNT, TBS, Discovery, HGTV, and The Food Network. The Discovery+ streaming service will remain part of global networks.
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