Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) Total Operating Expense: HK$153.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00837 Carpenter Tan Holdings Ltd HKSE:00837
77 GF Score
Price HK$6.11
GF Value HK$7.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Carpenter Tan Holdings Total Operating Expense?

Carpenter Tan Holdings HKSE:00837 -0.24% 77 Total Operating Expense is HK$153.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00837 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$7.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Carpenter Tan Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$100.5 Mil. Carpenter Tan Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$153.0 Mil.

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Carpenter Tan Holdings Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Carpenter Tan Holdings Total Operating Expense Chart

Carpenter Tan Holdings Annual Data
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Carpenter Tan Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Carpenter Tan Holdings 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 HK$153.0 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 HK$153.0 Mil mean?
Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) has a Total Operating Expense of HK$153.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Carpenter Tan Holdings and its competitors.
Is Carpenter Tan Holdings' Total Operating Expense too high?
Carpenter Tan Holdings' current Total Operating Expense is HK$153.0 Mil. Overall, Carpenter Tan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carpenter Tan Holdings' Total Operating Expense compare to PG and CL?
Carpenter Tan Holdings' Total Operating Expense of HK$153.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Carpenter Tan Holdings and its competitors. Carpenter Tan Holdings's current Total Operating Expense is HK$153.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carpenter Tan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$7.08, compared to a current price of HK$6.11 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is HK$153.0 Mil. Carpenter Tan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837), the current Total Operating Expense is HK$153.0 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 Carpenter Tan Holdings (HKSE:00837) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carpenter Tan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$6.11 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$7.08. GuruFocus considers Carpenter Tan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00837:

  • Total Operating Expense: HK$153.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$7.08 vs. price of HK$6.11 (13.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00837 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Carpenter Tan Holdings Business Description

Address Type A Factory Building, Longbao Shuanghekou, Light Industry Park, Wanzhou District, Chongqing, CHN
Carpenter Tan Holdings Ltd is engaged in the design, manufacture, and distribution of small wooden handicrafts and accessories. The company is principally engaged in design, manufacture and distribution of small size wooden accessories, operation of a franchise and distribution network mainly in the PRC, and operation of retailing shops for direct sale of its products in Hong Kong and the PRC. The company's products are mainly classified into four categories namely, wooden or horn combs, pocket-size wooden mirrors, other wooden accessories & adornments, and box sets. The company derives revenue mainly from activities in the PRC.
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