Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) Tax Rate %: 11.52% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5247 Karex Bhd XKLS:5247
41 GF Score
Price RM0.50
GF Value RM0.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Karex Bhd Tax Rate %?

Karex Bhd XKLS:5247 +1.02% 41 Tax Rate % is 11.52% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5247 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Karex Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.8 Mil. Karex Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-7.2 Mil. Therefore, Karex Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.52%.

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Karex Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Karex Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

Karex Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Tax Rate %
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Karex Bhd Quarterly Data
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Karex Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Karex Bhd's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.093/0.301
=30.90 %

Karex 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 )
=-0.829/-7.195
=11.52 %

* 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 11.52% mean?
Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) has a Tax Rate % of 11.52% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Karex Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Karex Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 11.52%. Overall, Karex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karex Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to PG and CL?
Karex Bhd's Tax Rate % of 11.52% 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. Karex Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 11.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.77, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 11.52%. Karex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247), the current Tax Rate % is 11.52% 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.77. GuruFocus considers Karex Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5247:

  • Tax Rate %: 11.52%
  • GF Value™: RM0.77 vs. price of RM0.50 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Karex Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 594, Persiaran Raja Lumu, Pandamaran Industrial Estate, Port Klang, SGR, MYS, 42000
Karex Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its main business activities comprise investment holding, manufacture, and sale of sexual wellness, medical, and other health-related products. These activities are located in Malaysia, Thailand, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom. It is principally engaged in manufacturing and selling condoms, personal lubricants, latex probe covers, oral dams, and others. The operating segments of the company are Sexual wellness, which generates maximum profits, Medical, and Others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the Americas and the rest from Asia, Europe, and Africa.
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