Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) Tax Rate %: 26.26% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5209 Gas Malaysia Bhd XKLS:5209
75 GF Score
Price RM5.22
GF Value RM3.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Gas Malaysia Bhd Tax Rate %?

Gas Malaysia Bhd XKLS:5209 -0.19% 75 Tax Rate % is 26.26% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5209 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Gas Malaysia Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM33 Mil. Gas Malaysia Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM126 Mil. Therefore, Gas Malaysia Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.26%.

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Gas Malaysia Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Gas Malaysia Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

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

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

Gas Malaysia 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 )
=139.649/521.35
=26.79 %

Gas Malaysia 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 )
=33.061/125.9
=26.26 %

* 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 26.26% mean?
Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) has a Tax Rate % of 26.26% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Gas Malaysia Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 26.26%. Overall, Gas Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gas Malaysia Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to ATO and NI?
Gas Malaysia Bhd's Tax Rate % of 26.26% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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. Gas Malaysia Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 26.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.70, compared to a current price of RM5.22 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 26.26%. Gas Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209), the current Tax Rate % is 26.26% 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM5.22 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.70. GuruFocus considers Gas Malaysia Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5209:

  • Tax Rate %: 26.26%
  • GF Value™: RM3.70 vs. price of RM5.22 (41.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5209 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gas Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Address 5, Jalan Serendah 26/17, Seksyen 26, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40732
Gas Malaysia Bhd is engaged in the sale, marketing, and distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, as well as the development, operation, and maintenance of the Natural Gas Distribution System (NGDS) in Peninsular Malaysia. The company segments its operations into Natural Gas & LPG and Others. Nearly all of Gas Malaysia's revenue is derived from its Natural Gas and LPG division. Its revenue is mainly derived from the sales of natural gas to industrial, commercial, and residential customers. The group sells gas to customers in various forms, namely natural gas, LPG, and CNG.
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