Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) Other Operating Expense: R-171 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:BTN Burstone Group Ltd JSE:BTN
65 GF Score
Price R9.60
GF Value R8.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Burstone Group Other Operating Expense?

Burstone Group JSE:BTN +1.05% 65 Other Operating Expense is R-171 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:BTN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Burstone Group's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-378 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-171 Mil.

Burstone Group's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Mar. 2025 (R-243 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R207 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2025 (R207 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R-378 Mil).

Burstone Group's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Mar. 2024 (R-40 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (R-71 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2025 (R-71 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R-180 Mil).

Burstone Group Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burstone Group's Other Operating 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.

Burstone Group Other Operating Expense Chart

Burstone Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Other Operating Expense
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Burstone Group Semi-Annual Data
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Burstone Group Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-171 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of R-171 Mil mean?
Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) has a Other Operating Expense of R-171 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Burstone Group and its competitors.
Is Burstone Group's Other Operating Expense too high?
Burstone Group's current Other Operating Expense is R-171 Mil. Overall, Burstone Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burstone Group's Other Operating Expense compare to VICI and WPC?
Burstone Group's Other Operating Expense of R-171 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a REITs company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the REITs industry context. However, Other Operating 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Burstone Group and its competitors. Burstone Group's current Other Operating Expense is R-171 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burstone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.76, compared to a current price of R9.60 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is R-171 Mil. Burstone Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burstone Group (JSE:BTN), the current Other Operating Expense is R-171 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 Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burstone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R9.60 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.76. GuruFocus considers Burstone Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BTN:

  • Other Operating Expense: R-171 Mil
  • GF Value™: R8.76 vs. price of R9.60 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 12 warning signs

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

Burstone Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 4 Sandown Valley Crescent, 4th Floor, Sandown, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2196
Burstone Group Ltd is a real estate investment trust operating in South Africa and formed with the purpose of investing in direct real estate. The objective of the fund is to expand its asset base by investing in well-priced income-producing investment properties. The fund invests in the office, industrial, and retail property sectors and is managed and operated by Investec Property, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Investec. The fund is well diversified in terms of sectoral spread but mostly concentrates investments in the province of Gauteng from a geographical spread standpoint. The vast majority of the fund's revenue is derived from contracted rental fees.
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