International Steels (KAR:ISL) Tax Rate %: 36.97% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:ISL International Steels Ltd KAR:ISL
81 GF Score
Price ₨90.86
GF Value ₨100.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is International Steels Tax Rate %?

International Steels KAR:ISL -0.36% 81 Tax Rate % is 36.97% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨100.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. International Steels's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨465 Mil. International Steels's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,258 Mil. Therefore, International Steels's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.97%.


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International Steels Tax Rate % Historical Data

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International Steels Tax Rate % Chart

International Steels Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Tax Rate %
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International Steels 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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International Steels Tax Rate % Calculation

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

International Steels's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jun. 2025 )
=890.348/2449.609
=36.35 %

International Steels'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 )
=465.281/1258.398
=36.97 %

* 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 36.97% mean?
International Steels (KAR:ISL) has a Tax Rate % of 36.97% as of Mar. 2026.
Is International Steels' Tax Rate % too high?
International Steels' current Tax Rate % is 36.97%. Overall, International Steels has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Steels' Tax Rate % compare to NUE and STLD?
International Steels' Tax Rate % of 36.97% can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Steel 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. International Steels's current Tax Rate % is 36.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels (KAR:ISL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨100.67, compared to a current price of ₨90.86 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 36.97%. International Steels' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL), the current Tax Rate % is 36.97% 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨90.86 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨100.67. GuruFocus considers International Steels to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ISL:

  • Tax Rate %: 36.97%
  • GF Value™: ₨100.67 vs. price of ₨90.86 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

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


International Steels Business Description

Address 10 Beaumont Road, 101 Beaumont Plaza, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
International Steels Ltd manufactures steel products. The company produces cold rolled, galvanized, and colour coated steel coils and sheets. The company serves industries like construction, appliances, automotive, agricultural implements, and packaging. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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