CHEAF (China Eastern Airlines) Total Operating Expense: $711 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHEAF China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd CHEAF
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Price $0.47
GF Value $0.59
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is China Eastern Airlines Total Operating Expense?

China Eastern Airlines CHEAF 57 Total Operating Expense is $711 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

China Eastern Airlines's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $144 Mil. China Eastern Airlines's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $711 Mil.

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China Eastern Airlines Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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China Eastern Airlines Total Operating Expense Chart

China Eastern Airlines Annual Data
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China Eastern Airlines 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 $711 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 $711 Mil mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Total Operating Expense of $711 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Total Operating Expense too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Total Operating Expense is $711 Mil. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Total Operating Expense compare to DAL and UAL?
China Eastern Airlines' Total Operating Expense of $711 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Transportation 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. China Eastern Airlines's current Total Operating Expense is $711 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $711 Mil. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Total Operating Expense is $711 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.59. GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHEAF:

  • Total Operating Expense: $711 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.59 vs. price of $0.47 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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

China Eastern Airlines Business Description

Address 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201100
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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