Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Tax Expense: RM33 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5142 Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142
56 GF Score
Price RM0.73
GF Value RM0.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Wasco Bhd Tax Expense?

Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142 -1.35% 56 Tax Expense is RM33 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5142 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Wasco Bhd's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM33 Mil.


Wasco Bhd  (XKLS:5142) 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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Wasco Bhd Tax Expense Historical Data

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

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Wasco Bhd Tax Expense Chart

Wasco Bhd Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Wasco Bhd Quarterly Data
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Wasco 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 RM33 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 RM33 Mil mean?
Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) has a Tax Expense of RM33 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Wasco Bhd and its competitors.
Is Wasco Bhd's Tax Expense too high?
Wasco Bhd's current Tax Expense is RM33 Mil. Overall, Wasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wasco Bhd's Tax Expense compare to SLB and BKR?
Wasco Bhd's Tax Expense of RM33 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Wasco Bhd and its competitors. Wasco Bhd's current Tax Expense is RM33 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.73 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is RM33 Mil. Wasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142), the current Tax Expense is RM33 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.73 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91. GuruFocus considers Wasco Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5142:

  • Tax Expense: RM33 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.73 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wasco Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address The Gardens North Tower, Suite 19.01, Level 19, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Wasco Bhd is engaged in the business of specialized pipe coating and corrosion protection services; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of gas compressors and process equipment, and provision of bioenergy services. Its segments include the Energy solutions services division; the Bioenergy services division; the Trading division; and Others. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Energy solutions services division that provides pipe coating, pipe manufacturing for the oil and gas industry, building and operating offshore/onshore field development facilities, and the provision of specialized equipment and services to the power generation, oleochemical, and petrochemical industries.
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