CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) Total Operating Expense: R$88.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:MSPA3 CIA Melhoramentos de Sao Paulo BSP:MSPA3
51 GF Score
Price R$40.30
GF Value R$45.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Total Operating Expense?

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo BSP:MSPA3 51 Total Operating Expense is R$88.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:MSPA3 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of R$45.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$19.4 Mil. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$88.3 Mil.

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CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Annual Data
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CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Quarterly Data
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CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo 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 R$88.3 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 R$88.3 Mil mean?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) has a Total Operating Expense of R$88.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo and its competitors.
Is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Total Operating Expense too high?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's current Total Operating Expense is R$88.3 Mil. Overall, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Total Operating Expense compare to SSD and UFPI?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Total Operating Expense of R$88.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Forest Products 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 CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo and its competitors. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's current Total Operating Expense is R$88.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$45.75, compared to a current price of R$40.30 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R$88.3 Mil. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3), the current Total Operating Expense is R$88.3 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 CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$40.30 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$45.75. GuruFocus considers CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MSPA3:

  • Total Operating Expense: R$88.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$45.75 vs. price of R$40.30 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MSPA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Business Description

Address Rua Tito 479, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05051000
CIA Melhoramentos de Sao Paulo primarily engages in publishing business in Brazil. It offers paperback and digital books primarily for children, teenagers, and schools; cooking books; and customized books for companies. The company also engages in developing and maintaining forests; conducting reforestation activities of pines and eucalyptus; and urban, industrial, or infrastructure projects of real estate development. In addition, it is involved in the production of fibers, such as thermo ground wood, Bleached Thermo Ground Wood and Neolux Fibers, used as raw material for the production of paperboard, tissue and special papers.
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