Scholar Education Group (HKSE:01769) Total Operating Expense: HK$218.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01769 Scholar Education Group HKSE:01769
53 GF Score
Price HK$0.99
GF Value HK$5.80
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Scholar Education Group Total Operating Expense?

Scholar Education Group HKSE:01769 +2.07% 53 Total Operating Expense is HK$218.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01769 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Scholar Education Group's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$130.9 Mil. Scholar Education Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$218.0 Mil.

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Scholar Education Group Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Scholar Education Group Total Operating Expense Chart

Scholar Education Group Annual Data
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Scholar Education Group Semi-Annual Data
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Scholar Education 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$218.0 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$218.0 Mil mean?
Scholar Education Group (HKSE:01769) has a Total Operating Expense of HK$218.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Scholar Education Group and its competitors.
Is Scholar Education Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
Scholar Education Group's current Total Operating Expense is HK$218.0 Mil. Overall, Scholar Education Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholar Education Group's Total Operating Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
Scholar Education Group's Total Operating Expense of HK$218.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 an Education company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Education 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 Scholar Education Group and its competitors. Scholar Education Group's current Total Operating Expense is HK$218.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholar Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholar Education Group (HKSE:01769) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.80, compared to a current price of HK$0.99 — trading 83% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is HK$218.0 Mil. Scholar Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Scholar Education Group (HKSE:01769), the current Total Operating Expense is HK$218.0 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 Scholar Education Group (HKSE:01769) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholar Education Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.99 is trading 83% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.80. GuruFocus considers Scholar Education Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01769:

  • Total Operating Expense: HK$218.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$5.80 vs. price of HK$0.99 (83% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01769 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Scholar Education Group Business Description

Address No. 1001 Shennan East Road, 43rd Floor, Shenrun Building, Luohu District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518049
Scholar Education Group is a private education service provider in South China. The Group's principal activities mainly include the provision of private education services, educational tour business, and international courses. Its programmes comprise liberal education courses in respect of art, sports, painting, performance art, calligraphy, scientific literacy, Le Xue and Guo Xue, logic training, and Miaowei international literacy. In addition, the Group provides after-school care services, through which students receive after-school care services from professional teachers in a safe and comfortable environment. The Group generates revenue from private education services and others.
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