KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Tax Rate %: 49.98% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:9334 KESM Industries Bhd XKLS:9334
77 GF Score
Price RM4.50
GF Value RM3.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is KESM Industries Bhd Tax Rate %?

KESM Industries Bhd XKLS:9334 +0.45% 77 Tax Rate % is 49.98% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9334 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. KESM Industries Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM1.2 Mil. KESM Industries Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM2.4 Mil. Therefore, KESM Industries Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 49.98%.

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KESM Industries Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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KESM Industries Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

KESM Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Tax Rate %
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KESM Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
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KESM Industries Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

KESM Industries Bhd's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jul. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jul. 2025 )
=0.717/-7.468
=-9.60 %

KESM Industries Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1.208/2.417
=49.98 %

* 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 49.98% mean?
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) has a Tax Rate % of 49.98% as of Apr. 2026.
Is KESM Industries Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
KESM Industries Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 49.98%. Overall, KESM Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KESM Industries Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
KESM Industries Bhd's Tax Rate % of 49.98% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Semiconductors 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. KESM Industries Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 49.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KESM Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.88, compared to a current price of RM4.50 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 49.98%. KESM Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334), the current Tax Rate % is 49.98% as of Apr. 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.50 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.88. GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:

  • Tax Rate %: 49.98%
  • GF Value™: RM3.88 vs. price of RM4.50 (16% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KESM Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 17 Jalan SS7/26, 802, 8th Floor, Block C, Kelana Square, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
KESM Industries Bhd operates through a single business segment, providing essential burn-in and testing services that ensure the reliability of semiconductors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and advanced sensors. Serving the semiconductor industry, the company's products support technologies across the automotive, industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors internationally. Its customer base spans key markets in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with sales concentrated mainly in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and other regions, and the majority of revenue comes from Malaysia.
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