KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Tax Rate %: 21.55% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9466 KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466
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Price RM1.08
GF Value RM0.66
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What is KKB Engineering Bhd Tax Rate %?

KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466 -3.57% 60 Tax Rate % is 21.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9466 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. KKB Engineering Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.0 Mil. KKB Engineering Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-4.8 Mil. Therefore, KKB Engineering Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.55%.

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KKB Engineering Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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KKB Engineering Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

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

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

KKB Engineering 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 )
=0.867/14.904
=5.82 %

KKB Engineering 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 )
=-1.028/-4.771
=21.55 %

* 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 21.55% mean?
KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) has a Tax Rate % of 21.55% as of Mar. 2026.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
KKB Engineering Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 21.55%. Overall, KKB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKB Engineering Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to CRS and ATI?
KKB Engineering Bhd's Tax Rate % of 21.55% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Industrial Products 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. KKB Engineering Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 21.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.66, compared to a current price of RM1.08 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 21.55%. KKB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466), the current Tax Rate % is 21.55% 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.08 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.66. GuruFocus considers KKB Engineering Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9466:

  • Tax Rate %: 21.55%
  • GF Value™: RM0.66 vs. price of RM1.08 (63.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9466 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KKB Engineering Bhd Business Description

Address Bintawa Industrial Estate, Lot 865, Section 66, Jalan Kilang, Kuching, SWK, MYS, 93450
KKB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in steel fabrication; civil construction; hot-dip galvanizing; the manufacturing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders; structural steel fabrication for oil & gas facilities; and manufacturing and trading of steel pipes and pipe specials. The company operates through two segments namely Engineering and construction; and the Manufacturing sectors. The Engineering segment includes civil engineering works and construction, steel fabrication, and hot-dip galvanizing. The Manufacturing segment manufactures LPG cylinders, steel pipes, and related products. The company generates a vast majority of its revenue from the engineering and construction segment.
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