Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) Total Operating Expense: €1,549 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:KST Kobe Steel Ltd FRA:KST
74 GF Score
Price €10.05
GF Value €9.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kobe Steel Total Operating Expense?

Kobe Steel FRA:KST +1.49% 74 Total Operating Expense is €1,549 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KST with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Kobe Steel's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €391 Mil. Kobe Steel's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,549 Mil.

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Kobe Steel 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.

Kobe Steel Total Operating Expense Chart

Kobe Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense
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Kobe Steel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kobe 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,549 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 €1,549 Mil mean?
Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) has a Total Operating Expense of €1,549 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors.
Is Kobe Steel's Total Operating Expense too high?
Kobe Steel's current Total Operating Expense is €1,549 Mil. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Total Operating Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Kobe Steel's Total Operating Expense of €1,549 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 Kobe Steel and its competitors. Kobe Steel's current Total Operating Expense is €1,549 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.32, compared to a current price of €10.05 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €1,549 Mil. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Kobe Steel (FRA:KST), the current Total Operating Expense is €1,549 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 Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.05 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.32. GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KST:

  • Total Operating Expense: €1,549 Mil
  • GF Value™: €9.32 vs. price of €10.05 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Kobe Steel Business Description

Address 2-2-4 Wakihama Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN, 651-8585
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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