Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) Tax Rate %: -10.77% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:7149 Eng Kah Corp Bhd XKLS:7149
37 GF Score
Price RM0.18
GF Value RM0.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Eng Kah Bhd Tax Rate %?

Eng Kah Bhd XKLS:7149 37 Tax Rate % is -10.77% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7149 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Eng Kah Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.07 Mil. Eng Kah Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.61 Mil. Therefore, Eng Kah Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.77%.

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Eng Kah Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Eng Kah Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

Eng Kah Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Eng Kah 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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XKLS:7149
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Eng Kah Corp Bhd XKLS:7149
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Eng Kah Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Eng Kah 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 )
=-1.247/-8.142
=15.32 %

Eng Kah 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 )
=0.066/-0.613
=-10.77 %

* 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 -10.77% mean?
Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) has a Tax Rate % of -10.77% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Eng Kah Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Eng Kah Bhd's current Tax Rate % is -10.77%. Overall, Eng Kah Bhd has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eng Kah Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to PG and CL?
Eng Kah Bhd's Tax Rate % of -10.77% 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. Eng Kah Bhd's current Tax Rate % is -10.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eng Kah Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.22, compared to a current price of RM0.18 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -10.77%. Eng Kah Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 2 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 Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149), the current Tax Rate % is -10.77% 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 Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eng Kah Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.18 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.22. GuruFocus considers Eng Kah Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7149:

  • Tax Rate %: -10.77%
  • GF Value™: RM0.22 vs. price of RM0.18 (20.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7149 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Eng Kah Bhd Business Description

Address Plot 95 & 97, Hala Kampung Jawa 2, Kawasan Perindustrian, Bayan Lepas, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
Eng Kah Corp Bhd is in the business of personal care products. The company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the contract manufacturing of perfumery, color cosmetics, skincare, toiletry and household products. Its segments are divided into three which includes Personal care, Household, and Others. The Personal care segment which generates the majority of revenue is involved in the manufacturing of cosmetics, skincare, perfumes, and other toiletry products. The Household segment consists of the manufacturing of household products. Its Others segment comprises investment holding. The geographical segments of the company are Malaysia, Asia Pacific, USA, and Australia, from which the company derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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