Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Tax Rate %: 14.78% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9385 Lay Hong Bhd XKLS:9385
51 GF Score
Price RM0.24
GF Value RM0.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lay Hong Bhd Tax Rate %?

Lay Hong Bhd XKLS:9385 +2.17% 51 Tax Rate % is 14.78% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9385 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Lay Hong Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2 Mil. Lay Hong Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11 Mil. Therefore, Lay Hong Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.78%.

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Lay Hong Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Lay Hong Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

Lay Hong Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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Lay Hong Bhd Quarterly Data
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Lay Hong Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Lay Hong Bhd's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )
=16.08/80.083
=20.08 %

Lay Hong 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 )
=1.613/10.913
=14.78 %

* 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 14.78% mean?
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) has a Tax Rate % of 14.78% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Lay Hong Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
Lay Hong Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 14.78%. Overall, Lay Hong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lay Hong Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to ADM and BG?
Lay Hong Bhd's Tax Rate % of 14.78% 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. Lay Hong Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 14.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lay Hong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 14.78%. Lay Hong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385), the current Tax Rate % is 14.78% 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31. GuruFocus considers Lay Hong Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9385:

  • Tax Rate %: 14.78%
  • GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.24 (24.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9385 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lay Hong Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Empayar, Off Persiaran, No. 2 Level 10-12, Wisma Lay Hong, Sultan Ibrahim / KU1, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41150
Lay Hong Bhd is engaged in integrated livestock farming and Investment holding. The Company's three core businesses are Integrated livestock farming, Food manufacturing, and Retail business. It generates maximum revenue from the Integrated livestock farming segment that includes layer and broiler operations.
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