Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Tax Expense: RM188 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:4731 Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731
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Price RM3.71
GF Value RM4.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Scientex Bhd Tax Expense?

Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731 +0.27% 93 Tax Expense is RM188 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Scientex Bhd's tax expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM48 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was RM188 Mil.


Scientex Bhd  (XKLS:4731) 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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Scientex Bhd Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scientex Bhd's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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Scientex Bhd Tax Expense Chart

Scientex Bhd Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Scientex Bhd Quarterly Data
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Scientex 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM188 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 RM188 Mil mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a Tax Expense of RM188 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors.
Is Scientex Bhd's Tax Expense too high?
Scientex Bhd's current Tax Expense is RM188 Mil. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's Tax Expense compare to SW and PKG?
Scientex Bhd's Tax Expense of RM188 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. Scientex Bhd's current Tax Expense is RM188 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.31, compared to a current price of RM3.71 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is RM188 Mil. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current Tax Expense is RM188 Mil as of Apr. 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.71 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.31. GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:

  • Tax Expense: RM188 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM4.31 vs. price of RM3.71 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scientex Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Persiaran Selangor, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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