Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) Tax Rate %: 25.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5024 Hup Seng Industries Bhd XKLS:5024
93 GF Score
Price RM0.95
GF Value RM1.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Hup Seng Industries Bhd Tax Rate %?

Hup Seng Industries Bhd XKLS:5024 -0.53% 93 Tax Rate % is 25.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5024 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.6 Mil. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM14.1 Mil. Therefore, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.15%.

Hup Seng Industries Bhd Tax Rate % Related Terms

Hup Seng Industries Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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Hup Seng Industries Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

Hup Seng Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Hup Seng Industries 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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Hup Seng Industries Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Hup Seng Industries 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 )
=16.802/66.617
=25.22 %

Hup Seng Industries 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 )
=3.556/14.141
=25.15 %

* 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 25.15% mean?
Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) has a Tax Rate % of 25.15% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 25.15%. Overall, Hup Seng Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to KHC and GIS?
Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Tax Rate % of 25.15% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 25.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hup Seng Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.03, compared to a current price of RM0.95 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 25.15%. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024), the current Tax Rate % is 25.15% 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 Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hup Seng Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.95 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.03. GuruFocus considers Hup Seng Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5024:

  • Tax Rate %: 25.15%
  • GF Value™: RM1.03 vs. price of RM0.95 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5024 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hup Seng Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 14 Jalan Kilang, Kawasan Perindustrian, Batu Pahat, Tongkang Pecah, JHR, MYS, 83010
Hup Seng Industries Bhd is engaged in the business of manufacture and sales of biscuits and coffee mix, and dealers in biscuits, confectionery and other foodstuff. Principally, it is involved in the production and sale of biscuits and confectionery food items as well as beverages. The company operates through three segments. Its Biscuit manufacturing segment manufactures and sells biscuits. The beverage manufacturing segment consists of wholesale coffee mix and all kinds of foodstuffs. Its Trading division segment markets and distributes biscuits, confectionery, and other foodstuffs. The company offers special cream crackers, cookies, cream sandwich biscuits, peanut butter sandwiches, and many more. Instant Coffeemix, Teas and Cereals, Rice crackers, and other products.
93GF Score

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