Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) Tax Rate %: 90.65% (As of May. 2026)

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XKLS:5129 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5129
55 GF Score
Price RM0.49
GF Value RM1.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Tax Rate %?

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5129 55 Tax Rate % is 90.65% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5129 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM1.6 Mil. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM1.7 Mil. Therefore, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 90.65%.

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Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Tax Rate %
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Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Aug. 2025 )
=1.759/2.878
=61.12 %

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: May. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: May. 2026 )
=1.552/1.712
=90.65 %

* 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 90.65% mean?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) has a Tax Rate % of 90.65% as of May. 2026.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 90.65%. Overall, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to PWR and FIX?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % of 90.65% can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Construction 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. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 90.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.84, compared to a current price of RM0.49 — trading 73.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 90.65%. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129), the current Tax Rate % is 90.65% as of May. 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.49 is trading 73.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.84. GuruFocus considers Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5129:

  • Tax Rate %: 90.65%
  • GF Value™: RM1.84 vs. price of RM0.49 (73.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 5, Jalan Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53200
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The principal activities of the company include turnkey contracting, property development, trading of construction materials, rental of machinery, and money-lending services. The Group's reporting segments comprise the Construction segment, which includes turnkey construction activities; the Trading segment, which includes the trading of construction materials and rental of machinery; and the Property Development segment, which relates to the development of residential and commercial properties. The company operates principally in Malaysia and generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction segment.
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