Forum Engineering (FRA:4I5) Total Operating Expense: €28.1 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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FRA:4I5 Forum Engineering Inc FRA:4I5
76 GF Score
Price €9.15
GF Value €5.54
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Forum Engineering Total Operating Expense?

Forum Engineering FRA:4I5 76 Total Operating Expense is €28.1 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:4I5 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.54. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Forum Engineering's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €9.3 Mil. Forum Engineering's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €28.1 Mil.

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Forum Engineering Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Forum Engineering Total Operating Expense Chart

Forum Engineering Annual Data
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Forum Engineering Quarterly Data
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Forum Engineering 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. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €28.1 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 €28.1 Mil mean?
Forum Engineering (FRA:4I5) has a Total Operating Expense of €28.1 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Forum Engineering and its competitors.
Is Forum Engineering's Total Operating Expense too high?
Forum Engineering's current Total Operating Expense is €28.1 Mil. Overall, Forum Engineering has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forum Engineering's Total Operating Expense compare to KFY and RHI?
Forum Engineering's Total Operating Expense of €28.1 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 Forum Engineering and its competitors. Forum Engineering's current Total Operating Expense is €28.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forum Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Forum Engineering (FRA:4I5) has a current Total Operating Expense of €28.1 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.54, compared to a current price of €9.15 — trading 65.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €28.1 Mil. Forum Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Forum Engineering (FRA:4I5), the current Total Operating Expense is €28.1 Mil as of Sep. 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 Forum Engineering (FRA:4I5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forum Engineering stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.15 is trading 65.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.54.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4I5:

  • Total Operating Expense: €28.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: €5.54 vs. price of €9.15 (65.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4I5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Forum Engineering Business Description

Address 4-3-1 Toranomon Minato-ku, Shiroyama Trust Tower 24th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6024
Forum Engineering Inc is a provider of human resources. The company's business includes worker dispatch business and paid job placement services. Its services include Cognavi dispatch, Cognavi career change, Cognavi graduate, Cognavi talent management, and Cognavi college.
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