Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL) Total Operating Expense: A$35.47 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:RWL Rubicon Water Ltd ASX:RWL
19 GF Score
Price A$0.11
GF Value A$0.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Rubicon Water Total Operating Expense?

Rubicon Water ASX:RWL 19 Total Operating Expense is A$35.47 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:RWL with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Rubicon Water's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$17.94 Mil. Rubicon Water's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$35.47 Mil.

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Rubicon Water Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rubicon Water's Total 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.

Rubicon Water Total Operating Expense Chart

Rubicon Water Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Total Operating Expense
29.01 29.28 30.96 33.87

Rubicon Water Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Total Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.06 14.90 16.34 17.53 17.94
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Rubicon Water Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$35.47 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 Total Operating Expense of A$35.47 Mil mean?
Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL) has a Total Operating Expense of A$35.47 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Rubicon Water and its competitors.
Is Rubicon Water's Total Operating Expense too high?
Rubicon Water's current Total Operating Expense is A$35.47 Mil. Overall, Rubicon Water has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rubicon Water's Total Operating Expense compare to AWK and WTRG?
Rubicon Water's Total Operating Expense of A$35.47 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Total 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Rubicon Water and its competitors. Rubicon Water's current Total Operating Expense is A$35.47 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rubicon Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.30, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading 63.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is A$35.47 Mil. Rubicon Water's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL), the current Total Operating Expense is A$35.47 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rubicon Water stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 63.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.30. GuruFocus considers Rubicon Water to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:RWL:

  • Total Operating Expense: A$35.47 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$0.30 vs. price of A$0.11 (63.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 19/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Rubicon Water Business Description

Address 1 Cato Street, Hawthorn East, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3123
Rubicon Water Ltd is engaged in the water technology solutions business that designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains irrigation automation software and hardware. It generates revenue through sales of hardware, software, and services, as well as from ongoing maintenance of the installed end-to-end solution base.
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