Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) Total Operating Expense: ₹1,824 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:500449 Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd BOM:500449
57 GF Score
Price ₹36.74
GF Value ₹33.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hindustan Organic Chemicals Total Operating Expense?

Hindustan Organic Chemicals BOM:500449 -0.03% 57 Total Operating Expense is ₹1,824 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500449 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹33.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹418 Mil. Hindustan Organic Chemicals's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,824 Mil.

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Hindustan Organic Chemicals Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Hindustan Organic Chemicals Annual Data
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Hindustan Organic Chemicals Quarterly Data
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Hindustan Organic Chemicals 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹1,824 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 ₹1,824 Mil mean?
Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) has a Total Operating Expense of ₹1,824 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Hindustan Organic Chemicals and its competitors.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals' Total Operating Expense too high?
Hindustan Organic Chemicals' current Total Operating Expense is ₹1,824 Mil. Overall, Hindustan Organic Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Organic Chemicals' Total Operating Expense compare to DOW?
Hindustan Organic Chemicals' Total Operating Expense of ₹1,824 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 a Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals and its competitors. Hindustan Organic Chemicals's current Total Operating Expense is ₹1,824 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.32, compared to a current price of ₹36.74 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is ₹1,824 Mil. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449), the current Total Operating Expense is ₹1,824 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Organic Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹36.74 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.32. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Organic Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500449:

  • Total Operating Expense: ₹1,824 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹33.32 vs. price of ₹36.74 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Business Description

Address Ambalamugal PO, Post Bag: No: 18, Kunnathunad, Ernakulam, KL, IND, 682302
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of bulk industrial chemicals and chemical intermediates. It has manufacturing units in Kochi, Kerala. The company produces Phenol, Acetone, and Hydrogen Peroxide using Benzene and LPG from petroleum refineries. These chemicals are essential for industries such as resins, pharmaceuticals, dyes, rubber chemicals, paints, and pesticides. Phenol is used in resins, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals; Acetone serves as a solvent and chemical intermediate in explosives and lacquers; Hydrogen Peroxide is an eco-friendly bleaching agent used in textiles, paper, electronics, and environmental applications. The company also produces polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) plastic through its subsidiary and focuses on quality and safety.
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