Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) Tax Rate %: 18.16% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5819 Hong Leong Bank Bhd XKLS:5819
77 GF Score
Price RM22.04
GF Value RM23.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hong Leong Bank Bhd Tax Rate %?

Hong Leong Bank Bhd XKLS:5819 -0.54% 77 Tax Rate % is 18.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5819 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM23.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM228 Mil. Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,258 Mil. Therefore, Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.16%.

Hong Leong Bank Bhd Tax Rate % Related Terms

Hong Leong Bank Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Hong Leong Bank Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

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

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

Hong Leong Bank 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 )
=1086.897/5360.339
=20.28 %

Hong Leong Bank 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 )
=228.349/1257.605
=18.16 %

* 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 18.16% mean?
Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) has a Tax Rate % of 18.16% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Hong Leong Bank Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 18.16%. Overall, Hong Leong Bank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to competitors?
Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Tax Rate % of 18.16% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Banks 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. Hong Leong Bank Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 18.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Bank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM23.36, compared to a current price of RM22.04 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 18.16%. Hong Leong Bank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819), the current Tax Rate % is 18.16% 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 Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Bank Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM22.04 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM23.36. GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Bank Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5819:

  • Tax Rate %: 18.16%
  • GF Value™: RM23.36 vs. price of RM22.04 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5819 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hong Leong Bank Bhd Business Description

Address No.6, Jalan Damanlela, Level 30, Menara Hong Leong, Bukit, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50490
Hong Leong Bank Bhd is a regional financial services company. Its segments include Personal Financial Services, Business & Corporate Banking, Global Markets, Overseas/International Operations, and Other operations. Personal Financial Services segment focuses mainly on servicing individual customers and small businesses. Business & Corporate Banking focuses on corporate and small and medium enterprises. Global Markets refers to its domestic treasury and capital market operations and includes foreign exchange, money market operations as well as capital market securities trading and investments. Overseas/International Operations include the bank's overseas branches, subsidiaries, and associates. Other operations segment includes head office and other business segment.
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