Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) Tax Rate %: 68.56% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0391 Ambest Group Bhd XKLS:0391
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What is Ambest Group Bhd Tax Rate %?

Ambest Group Bhd XKLS:0391 +2.61% 15 Tax Rate % is 68.56% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0391 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Ambest Group Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.83 Mil. Ambest Group Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.21 Mil. Therefore, Ambest Group Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 68.56%.

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Ambest Group Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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Ambest Group Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

Ambest Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Tax Rate %
24.08 24.71 13.58

Ambest Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Sep25 Mar26
Tax Rate % 0.00 0.00 22.07 0.00 68.56
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Ambest Group Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Ambest Group Bhd's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2024 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2024 )
=1.109/8.168
=13.58 %

Ambest 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 )
=0.831/1.212
=68.56 %

* 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 68.56% mean?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a Tax Rate % of 68.56% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Ambest Group Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Ambest Group Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 68.56%. Overall, Ambest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambest Group Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to CRS and ATI?
Ambest Group Bhd's Tax Rate % of 68.56% 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. Ambest Group Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 68.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a current Tax Rate % of 68.56%. The current Tax Rate % is 68.56%. Ambest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 5 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 Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391), the current Tax Rate % is 68.56% 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.

Ambest Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, 11 & 42A, Jalan Damar, Batu Maung, PNG, MYS, 11960
Ambest Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an engineering supporting services provider that provides precision machining, to customers in the semiconductor industry. The company also offers additional processes such as sub-modular assembly and surface finishing treatment. The company's business segments are: (i) Precision machining, and (ii) Sheet metal fabrication. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Precision machining segment, which involves various processes of working with metal such as milling, turning, and turn-milling to produce precision-machined parts and components.
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