Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) Tax Expense: RM578 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XKLS:2445 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd XKLS:2445
80 GF Score
Price RM22.00
GF Value RM23.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Tax Expense?

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd XKLS:2445 +0.46% 80 Tax Expense is RM578 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2445 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM23.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's tax expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM172 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM578 Mil.


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd  (XKLS:2445) 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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Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Tax Expense Chart

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Quarterly Data
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Kuala Lumpur Kepong 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM578 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 RM578 Mil mean?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) has a Tax Expense of RM578 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Tax Expense too high?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Tax Expense is RM578 Mil. Overall, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Tax Expense compare to MMM and HON?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Tax Expense of RM578 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Conglomerates 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Tax Expense is RM578 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM23.94, compared to a current price of RM22.00 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is RM578 Mil. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445), the current Tax Expense is RM578 Mil as of Jun. 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM22.00 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM23.94. GuruFocus considers Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2445:

  • Tax Expense: RM578 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM23.94 vs. price of RM22.00 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2445 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam, Wisma Taiko, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 30000
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd harvests oil palm and rubber plantations in Southeast Asia. On top of utilizing the plantations, the company manufactures fatty acids and alcohols, oleochemicals, soaps, rubber gloves, and other specialty chemicals, and is also engaged in the business of Property development. Its reportable segments include Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. Majority of revenue is generated from its manufacturing segment, which is involved in the manufacturing of oleochemicals, non-ionic surfactants, and esters, rubber gloves, parquet flooring products, pharmaceutical products, storing and distribution of bulk liquid, refining of palm products, kernel crushing, and trading of palm products. It operates in Malaysia and other regions.
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