Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Tax Rate %: 24.27% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:4731 Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731
93 GF Score
Price RM3.70
GF Value RM4.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Scientex Bhd Tax Rate %?

Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731 +0.27% 93 Tax Rate % is 24.27% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Scientex Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM48 Mil. Scientex Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM199 Mil. Therefore, Scientex Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 24.27%.

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Scientex Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

* 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.

Scientex Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

Scientex Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Tax Rate %
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Scientex Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Scientex Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Scientex Bhd's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jul. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jul. 2025 )
=170.151/735.254
=23.14 %

Scientex Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=48.325/199.152
=24.27 %

* 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 24.27% mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a Tax Rate % of 24.27% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Scientex Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Scientex Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 24.27%. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to SW and PKG?
Scientex Bhd's Tax Rate % of 24.27% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Packaging & Containers 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. Scientex Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 24.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.35, compared to a current price of RM3.70 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 24.27%. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current Tax Rate % is 24.27% as of Apr. 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.70 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.35. GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:

  • Tax Rate %: 24.27%
  • GF Value™: RM4.35 vs. price of RM3.70 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Scientex Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Persiaran Selangor, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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