Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Tax Rate %: 22.93% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0225 Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225
83 GF Score
Price RM2.30
GF Value RM1.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Cable Group Bhd Tax Rate %?

Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225 83 Tax Rate % is 22.93% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Southern Cable Group Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10 Mil. Southern Cable Group Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM43 Mil. Therefore, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.93%.

Southern Cable Group Bhd Tax Rate % Related Terms

Southern Cable Group Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Southern Cable Group Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

Southern Cable Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Southern Cable Group 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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Southern Cable Group Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Southern Cable Group 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 )
=45.788/177.207
=25.84 %

Southern Cable Group 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 )
=9.865/43.028
=22.93 %

* 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 22.93% mean?
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a Tax Rate % of 22.93% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 22.93%. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to VRT and BE?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's Tax Rate % of 22.93% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Industrial Products 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 22.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM2.30 — trading 87% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 22.93%. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current Tax Rate % is 22.93% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.30 is trading 87% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23. GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:

  • Tax Rate %: 22.93%
  • GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM2.30 (87% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Southern Cable Group Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 42, Jalan Merbau Pulas, Kawasan Perusahaan Kuala Ketil, Kuala Ketil, KDH, MYS, 09300
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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