Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) Tax Rate %: 19.44% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5147 Samchem Holdings Bhd XKLS:5147
37 GF Score
Price RM0.48
GF Value RM0.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Samchem Holdings Bhd Tax Rate %?

Samchem Holdings Bhd XKLS:5147 +2.13% 37 Tax Rate % is 19.44% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5147 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Samchem Holdings Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4 Mil. Samchem Holdings Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM18 Mil. Therefore, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.44%.

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Samchem Holdings Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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Samchem Holdings Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

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

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

Samchem Holdings 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 )
=7.467/26.692
=27.97 %

Samchem Holdings 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 )
=3.566/18.348
=19.44 %

* 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 19.44% mean?
Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) has a Tax Rate % of 19.44% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 19.44%. Overall, Samchem Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchem Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to DOW?
Samchem Holdings Bhd's Tax Rate % of 19.44% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Chemicals 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. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 19.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.44, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 19.44%. Samchem Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147), the current Tax Rate % is 19.44% 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.44. GuruFocus considers Samchem Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5147:

  • Tax Rate %: 19.44%
  • GF Value™: RM0.44 vs. price of RM0.48 (9.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5147 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Samchem Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 6, Jalan Sungai Kayu Ara 32/39, Seksyen 32, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40460
Samchem Holdings Bhd is an industrial chemical distributor in Malaysia and South East Asia. The company engages in distribution of chemicals that are used in various industries including automotive, manufacturing, paint and coating, foaming, agriculture, household (detergents, stain removers, and multi-purpose cleaners), construction, oil & gas and even in personal care & grooming (deodorant, mouthwash, shampoo, hair gel, toothpaste, cosmetics, and nail polish). The group reports the segments as Malaysia, Republic of Indonesia, Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Republic of Singapore. The majority of the revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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