Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) Tax Rate %: 191.21% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0160 Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd XKLS:0160
30 GF Score
Price RM0.10
GF Value RM0.26
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Tax Rate %?

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd XKLS:0160 -4.76% 30 Tax Rate % is 191.21% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0160 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.3 Mil. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.2 Mil. Therefore, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 191.21%.

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Tax Rate % Related Terms

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd 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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Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd'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 )
=3.929/7.303
=53.80 %

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd'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 )
=0.348/0.182
=191.21 %

* 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 191.21% mean?
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) has a Tax Rate % of 191.21% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 191.21%. Overall, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to MPC and VLO?
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % of 191.21% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Oil & Gas 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. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 191.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 61.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 191.21%. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 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 Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160), the current Tax Rate % is 191.21% 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 Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.10 is trading 61.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26. GuruFocus considers Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0160:

  • Tax Rate %: 191.21%
  • GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.10 (61.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Jalan Sungai Pinang 5/3, Lot 102521, Fasa 2, Kawasan Perindustrian Pulau Indah, Pulau Indah, SGR, MYS, 42920
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in manufacturing, recycling, and refining petroleum-based products. The company is involved in various industries, such as scheduled waste management, oil and gas, petrochemicals, and laboratory services. The company has one operating segment that comprises mainly the manufacturing, recycling, and refining of all kinds of petroleum-based products. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Singapore and also generates revenue from Vietnam, Italy, Finland, and Singapore. Its products include Fuel Oil, Base Oil, Petrochemicals, Lubricants, Grease, Paint, Refined Used Cooking Oil, Refined POME Oil, Refined Palm Acid Oil, and Container.
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