Capita (CHIX:CPIL) Total Operating Expense: £598 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:CPIL Capita PLC CHIX:CPIL
58 GF Score
Price £2.74
GF Value £2.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Capita Total Operating Expense?

Capita CHIX:CPIL -6.00% 58 Total Operating Expense is £598 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CPIL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Capita's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £389 Mil. Capita's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £598 Mil.

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Capita Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capita'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.

Capita Total Operating Expense Chart

Capita Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
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Capita Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Capita 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 £598 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 £598 Mil mean?
Capita (CHIX:CPIL) has a Total Operating Expense of £598 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Capita and its competitors.
Is Capita's Total Operating Expense too high?
Capita's current Total Operating Expense is £598 Mil. Overall, Capita has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capita's Total Operating Expense compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Capita's Total Operating Expense of £598 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services 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 Capita and its competitors. Capita's current Total Operating Expense is £598 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita (CHIX:CPIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.23, compared to a current price of £2.74 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is £598 Mil. Capita's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Capita (CHIX:CPIL), the current Total Operating Expense is £598 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 Capita (CHIX:CPIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.74 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.23. GuruFocus considers Capita to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPIL:

  • Total Operating Expense: £598 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.23 vs. price of £2.74 (22.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Capita Business Description

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Capita PLC is a provider of business process services, driven by data, technology, and people focused on creating useful outcomes and value by working collaboratively with its clients as partners. The company provides consulting, transformation, and professional delivery services, drawing on its practical experience, and provides digitally enabled services and solutions, often under multi-year contracts. It operates across two divisions: Capita Public Service and Capita Experience. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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