Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) Tax Rate %: 48.78% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:6211 Kia Lim Bhd XKLS:6211
49 GF Score
Price RM0.30
GF Value RM0.68
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kia Lim Bhd Tax Rate %?

Kia Lim Bhd XKLS:6211 -1.64% 49 Tax Rate % is 48.78% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6211 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Kia Lim Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.30 Mil. Kia Lim Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.62 Mil. Therefore, Kia Lim Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.78%.

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Kia Lim Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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Kia Lim Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

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

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

Kia Lim 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 )
=2.749/5.704
=48.19 %

Kia Lim 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 )
=0.301/0.617
=48.78 %

* 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 48.78% mean?
Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) has a Tax Rate % of 48.78% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kia Lim Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Kia Lim Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 48.78%. Overall, Kia Lim Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kia Lim Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to CRH and VMC?
Kia Lim Bhd's Tax Rate % of 48.78% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Building Materials 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. Kia Lim Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 48.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kia Lim Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.68, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 48.78%. Kia Lim Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211), the current Tax Rate % is 48.78% 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 Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia Lim Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.68. GuruFocus considers Kia Lim Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6211:

  • Tax Rate %: 48.78%
  • GF Value™: RM0.68 vs. price of RM0.30 (55.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kia Lim Bhd Business Description

Address 79, Jalan Muar, 1st Floor, Wisma Ng Hoo Tee, Batu Pahat, Johor Darul Ta\'zim, Parit Sulong, JHR, MYS, 83500
Kia Lim Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing clay bricks. Along with its subsidiaries, the company manufactures clay bricks, facing bricks, block bricks, M211 bricks, brick tiles, chamfered paving bricks, and many more. The group operates in Malaysia.
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