Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Tax Rate %: -27.85% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:EPCL Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd KAR:EPCL
54 GF Score
Price ₨32.72
GF Value ₨46.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Engro Polymer & Chemicals Tax Rate %?

Engro Polymer & Chemicals KAR:EPCL -1.65% 54 Tax Rate % is -27.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPCL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨46.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-81 Mil. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨290 Mil. Therefore, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -27.85%.

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Engro Polymer & Chemicals Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Engro Polymer & Chemicals Tax Rate % Chart

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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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Engro Polymer & Chemicals Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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 )
=507.474/-3390.712
=-14.97 %

Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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 )
=-80.771/290.07
=-27.85 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of -27.85% mean?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a Tax Rate % of -27.85% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Tax Rate % too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current Tax Rate % is -27.85%. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Tax Rate % compare to LIN and SHW?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Tax Rate % of -27.85% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Chemicals 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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Tax Rate % is -27.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.20, compared to a current price of ₨32.72 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -27.85%. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current Tax Rate % is -27.85% 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨32.72 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.20. GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:

  • Tax Rate %: -27.85%
  • GF Value™: ₨46.20 vs. price of ₨32.72 (29.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges EPCLPS.PFD:Pakistan
Address Marine Drive, 8th Floor, The Harbour Front Building, HC No 3, Marine Drive, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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