DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Tax Expense: RM75 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:1619 DRB-Hicom Bhd XKLS:1619
79 GF Score
Price RM1.00
GF Value RM1.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is DRB-Hicom Bhd Tax Expense?

DRB-Hicom Bhd XKLS:1619 -1.96% 79 Tax Expense is RM75 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1619 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

DRB-Hicom Bhd's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM39 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM75 Mil.


DRB-Hicom Bhd  (XKLS:1619) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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DRB-Hicom Bhd Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DRB-Hicom Bhd's Tax Expense can be seen below:

* 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.

DRB-Hicom Bhd Tax Expense Chart

DRB-Hicom Bhd Annual Data
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DRB-Hicom Bhd Quarterly Data
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DRB-Hicom Bhd Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM75 Mil.

* 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 Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of RM75 Mil mean?
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) has a Tax Expense of RM75 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd's Tax Expense too high?
DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Tax Expense is RM75 Mil. Overall, DRB-Hicom Bhd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRB-Hicom Bhd's Tax Expense compare to TSLA and GM?
DRB-Hicom Bhd's Tax Expense of RM75 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Tax Expense is RM75 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.29, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is RM75 Mil. DRB-Hicom Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619), the current Tax Expense is RM75 Mil 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.29. GuruFocus considers DRB-Hicom Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1619:

  • Tax Expense: RM75 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.29 vs. price of RM1.00 (22.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DRB-Hicom Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2, Jalan Usahawan U1/8, Level 5, Wisma DRB-HICOM, Seksyen U1, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
DRB-Hicom Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive segment, which is engaged in manufacturing, assembly, vehicle importation, pre-delivery inspection, vehicle leasing, distribution and sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations within Malaysia, and also has a presence in other markets.
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