China Steel (FRA:CNS) Total Operating Expense: €363 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:CNS China Steel Corp FRA:CNS
61 GF Score
Price €9.10
GF Value €8.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Steel Total Operating Expense?

China Steel FRA:CNS 61 Total Operating Expense is €363 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:CNS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

China Steel's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €89 Mil. China Steel's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €363 Mil.

China Steel Total Operating Expense Related Terms

China Steel Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Steel Total Operating Expense Chart

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China Steel 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €363 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 €363 Mil mean?
China Steel (FRA:CNS) has a Total Operating Expense of €363 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors.
Is China Steel's Total Operating Expense too high?
China Steel's current Total Operating Expense is €363 Mil. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's Total Operating Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
China Steel's Total Operating Expense of €363 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Steel 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 Steel and its competitors. China Steel's current Total Operating Expense is €363 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (FRA:CNS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.85, compared to a current price of €9.10 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €363 Mil. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Steel (FRA:CNS), the current Total Operating Expense is €363 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 China Steel (FRA:CNS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.10 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.85. GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CNS:

  • Total Operating Expense: €363 Mil
  • GF Value™: €8.85 vs. price of €9.10 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

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

China Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 2002A:Taiwan2002:Taiwan
Address No. 1, Chung Kang Road, Hsiao Kang, Kaohsiung, TWN, 81233
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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