Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) Tax Rate %: 31.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0233 Pekat Group Bhd XKLS:0233
86 GF Score
Price RM1.79
GF Value RM1.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pekat Group Bhd Tax Rate %?

Pekat Group Bhd XKLS:0233 -2.19% 86 Tax Rate % is 31.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0233 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Pekat Group Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.8 Mil. Pekat Group Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM18.6 Mil. Therefore, Pekat Group Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.00%.

Pekat Group Bhd Tax Rate % Related Terms

Pekat Group Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pekat Group Bhd's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Pekat Group Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

Pekat Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Pekat Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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Pekat Group Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Pekat 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 )
=19.219/68.322
=28.13 %

Pekat 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 )
=5.769/18.612
=31.00 %

* 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 31.00% mean?
Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) has a Tax Rate % of 31.00% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Pekat Group Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Pekat Group Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 31.00%. Overall, Pekat Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pekat Group Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to FSLR and NXT?
Pekat Group Bhd's Tax Rate % of 31.00% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Semiconductors 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. Pekat Group Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 31.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pekat Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.97, compared to a current price of RM1.79 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 31.00%. Pekat Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233), the current Tax Rate % is 31.00% 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.79 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.97. GuruFocus considers Pekat Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0233:

  • Tax Rate %: 31.00%
  • GF Value™: RM1.97 vs. price of RM1.79 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Pekat Group Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Damanlela Pusat Bandar Damansara, Level 7, Menara Milenium, Damansara Heights, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50490
Pekat Group Bhd is engaged in investment holding activities: The company operates in solar photovoltaic systems, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of on-grid and off-grid solar power plants. It also provides earthing and lightning protection systems, alongside the distribution of electrical products such as solar PV components, surge protection devices, and aviation warning lights. Additionally, the company undertakes manufacturing, engineering, and project activities for the power generation, transmission, and distribution sector. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Solar division that is Design, supply and installation of on-grid and off-grid solar photovoltaic systems and power plants.
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