Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856) Total Operating Expense: HK$75.48 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01856 Ernest Borel Holdings Ltd HKSE:01856
25 GF Score
Price HK$1.60
GF Value HK$0.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ernest Borel Holdings Total Operating Expense?

Ernest Borel Holdings HKSE:01856 -0.93% 25 Total Operating Expense is HK$75.48 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01856 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Ernest Borel Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$40.57 Mil. Ernest Borel Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$75.48 Mil.

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Ernest Borel Holdings Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Ernest Borel Holdings Total Operating Expense Chart

Ernest Borel Holdings Annual Data
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Ernest Borel Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Ernest Borel 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$75.48 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$75.48 Mil mean?
Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856) has a Total Operating Expense of HK$75.48 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Ernest Borel Holdings and its competitors.
Is Ernest Borel Holdings' Total Operating Expense too high?
Ernest Borel Holdings' current Total Operating Expense is HK$75.48 Mil. Overall, Ernest Borel Holdings has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ernest Borel Holdings' Total Operating Expense compare to TPR?
Ernest Borel Holdings' Total Operating Expense of HK$75.48 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Ernest Borel Holdings and its competitors. Ernest Borel Holdings's current Total Operating Expense is HK$75.48 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ernest Borel Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.84, compared to a current price of HK$1.60 — trading 90.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is HK$75.48 Mil. Ernest Borel Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 8 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 Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856), the current Total Operating Expense is HK$75.48 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 Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernest Borel Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.60 is trading 90.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.84. GuruFocus considers Ernest Borel Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01856:

  • Total Operating Expense: HK$75.48 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.84 vs. price of HK$1.60 (90.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01856 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ernest Borel Holdings Business Description

Address Nos. 5-7 Wong Chuk Yeung Street, Unit J, 12th Floor, Fu Cheung Centre, Fotan, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Ernest Borel Holdings Ltd is an investment company engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling Swiss-made mechanical and quartz premium watches for men and women, and smart watch accessories R&D, OEM, and manufacturing. The smart watch manufacturing business delivers synergies with the Group's core operations by providing essential watch cases and other components for watchmaking activities. Its segments are: Watches business segment, which engages in manufacturing and sales of watches; and Smart watch manufacturing business segment, which generates maximum revenue and engages in design, development, and manufacturing of stainless-steel alloy watch cases and smartwatch cases on ODM and OEM basis. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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