Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Tax Rate %: 27.33% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5142 Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142
55 GF Score
Price RM0.72
GF Value RM0.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wasco Bhd Tax Rate %?

Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142 +0.70% 55 Tax Rate % is 27.33% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5142 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Wasco Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4 Mil. Wasco Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM14 Mil. Therefore, Wasco Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.33%.

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Wasco Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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Wasco Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

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

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

Wasco 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 )
=39.738/198.066
=20.06 %

Wasco 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 )
=3.723/13.621
=27.33 %

* 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 27.33% mean?
Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) has a Tax Rate % of 27.33% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Wasco Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Wasco Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 27.33%. Overall, Wasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wasco Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to SLB and BKR?
Wasco Bhd's Tax Rate % of 27.33% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Oil & Gas 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. Wasco Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 27.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.72 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 27.33%. Wasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142), the current Tax Rate % is 27.33% 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.72 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91. GuruFocus considers Wasco Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5142:

  • Tax Rate %: 27.33%
  • GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.72 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wasco Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address The Gardens North Tower, Suite 19.01, Level 19, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Wasco Bhd is engaged in the business of specialized pipe coating and corrosion protection services; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of gas compressors and process equipment, and provision of bioenergy services. Its segments include the Energy solutions services division; the Bioenergy services division; the Trading division; and Others. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Energy solutions services division that provides pipe coating, pipe manufacturing for the oil and gas industry, building and operating offshore/onshore field development facilities, and the provision of specialized equipment and services to the power generation, oleochemical, and petrochemical industries.
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