CHNGQ (China Natural Gas) Total Operating Expense: $29.5 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2013)

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What is China Natural Gas Total Operating Expense?

China Natural Gas CHNGQ -95.00% Total Operating Expense is $29.5 Mil as of Sep. 2013.

China Natural Gas's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $8.2 Mil. China Natural Gas's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2013 was $29.5 Mil.

China Natural Gas Total Operating Expense Related Terms

China Natural Gas Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Natural Gas'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.

China Natural Gas Total Operating Expense Chart

China Natural Gas Annual Data
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China Natural Gas Quarterly Data
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China Natural Gas 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 Sep. 2013 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $29.5 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 $29.5 Mil mean?
China Natural Gas (CHNGQ) has a Total Operating Expense of $29.5 Mil as of Sep. 2013. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on China Natural Gas and its competitors.
Is China Natural Gas' Total Operating Expense too high?
China Natural Gas' current Total Operating Expense is $29.5 Mil.
How does China Natural Gas' Total Operating Expense compare to SXEEQ and CNIG?
China Natural Gas' Total Operating Expense of $29.5 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 China Natural Gas and its competitors. China Natural Gas's current Total Operating Expense is $29.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Natural Gas stock overvalued right now?
China Natural Gas (CHNGQ) has a current Total Operating Expense of $29.5 Mil. The current Total Operating Expense is $29.5 Mil. 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 Natural Gas (CHNGQ), the current Total Operating Expense is $29.5 Mil as of Sep. 2013. 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.

China Natural Gas Business Description

Address 35 Tang Yan Road, 19th Floor Building B, Van Metropolis, Hi-Tech Zone, Shaanxi Province, Xian, CHN, 710065
China Natural Gas Inc through its subsidiaries engages in sales & distribution of natural gas and gasoline to commercial, industrial & residential customers, construction of pipeline networks, installation of natural gas fittings & parts for end-users.