Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) Tax Expense: €712 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Tax Expense?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals WBO:VRTX +0.52% 91 Tax Expense is €712 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:VRTX with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €440.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €192 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €712 Mil.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals  (WBO:VRTX) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Tax Expense Historical Data

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Tax Expense Chart

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €712 Mil.

* 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 Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of €712 Mil mean?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) has a Tax Expense of €712 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Tax Expense too high?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' current Tax Expense is €712 Mil. 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 Expense compare to REGN and ALNY?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Tax Expense of €712 Mil 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 Expense for a Biotechnology company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current Tax Expense is €712 Mil. 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 (WBO:VRTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €440.30, compared to a current price of €435.40 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is €712 Mil. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX), the current Tax Expense is €712 Mil 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 (WBO:VRTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €435.40 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €440.30. GuruFocus considers Vertex Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:VRTX:

  • Tax Expense: €712 Mil
  • GF Value™: €440.30 vs. price of €435.40 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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