DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) Total Operating Expense: HK$287.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:01709 DL Holdings Group Ltd HKSE:01709
52 GF Score
Price HK$1.03
GF Value HK$5.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is DL Holdings Group Total Operating Expense?

DL Holdings Group HKSE:01709 +3.00% 52 Total Operating Expense is HK$287.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01709 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

DL Holdings Group's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$224.9 Mil. DL Holdings Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$287.6 Mil.


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DL Holdings Group 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.

DL Holdings Group Total Operating Expense Chart

DL Holdings Group Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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DL Holdings Group Semi-Annual Data
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DL Holdings Group 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$287.6 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$287.6 Mil mean?
DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) has a Total Operating Expense of HK$287.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on DL Holdings Group and its competitors.
Is DL Holdings Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
DL Holdings Group's current Total Operating Expense is HK$287.6 Mil. Overall, DL Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DL Holdings Group's Total Operating Expense compare to FRHC and VOYA?
DL Holdings Group's Total Operating Expense of HK$287.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Diversified Financial 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 DL Holdings Group and its competitors. DL Holdings Group's current Total Operating Expense is HK$287.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DL Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.39, compared to a current price of HK$1.03 — trading 80.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is HK$287.6 Mil. DL Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709), the current Total Operating Expense is HK$287.6 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 DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.03 is trading 80.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.39. GuruFocus considers DL Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01709:

  • Total Operating Expense: HK$287.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$5.39 vs. price of HK$1.03 (80.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DL Holdings Group Business Description

Address 28 Heung Yip Road, Room 2902, 29th Floor, Vertical Square, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, HKG
DL Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in given segments that include Sales of apparel products, Financial services of the licensed business, Family office services business, Money lending services and Enterprise solutions services, Sales of apparel products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Financial services which include the provision of financial advisory services; securities research services; securities trading and brokerage services; margin financing services; referral services; and investment management and advisory services to the customers.
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