SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) Tax Rate %: 43.62% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9822 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd XKLS:9822
72 GF Score
Price RM4.58
GF Value RM3.90
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Tax Rate %?

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd XKLS:9822 +5.77% 72 Tax Rate % is 43.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9822 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4 Mil. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9 Mil. Therefore, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.62%.

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SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Tax Rate % Chart

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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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SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Tax Rate % Calculation

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

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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 )
=19.323/64.065
=30.16 %

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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 )
=4.068/9.327
=43.62 %

* 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 43.62% mean?
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) has a Tax Rate % of 43.62% as of Mar. 2026.
Is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Tax Rate % too high?
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 43.62%. Overall, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Tax Rate % compare to SPCX and GE?
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Tax Rate % of 43.62% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current Tax Rate % is 43.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.90, compared to a current price of RM4.58 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 43.62%. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822), the current Tax Rate % is 43.62% 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.58 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.90. GuruFocus considers SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9822:

  • Tax Rate %: 43.62%
  • GF Value™: RM3.90 vs. price of RM4.58 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9822 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Business Description

Address Plot 17, Hilir Sungai Keluang Tiga, Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Phase 4, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd is a Malaysian company that provides precision machining, equipment integration, and automation solutions to aerospace and equipment industries. The company is engaged in providing manufacturing solutions for critical engine parts and other related equipment parts and also on engineering and high precision tooling including large format CNC machining parts. It also provides for the arrangement of equipment engineering and solutions for commercial, semiconductor, and other industries. The company manages its business in two segments namely Aerospace and Equipment manufacturing. It has a business presence in Malaysia, Asia (excluding Malaysia), North America, Latin America, and Europe.
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