Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings (HKSE:01938) Total Operating Expense: HK$290 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01938 Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Ltd HKSE:01938
46 GF Score
Price HK$0.22
GF Value HK$0.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Total Operating Expense?

Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings HKSE:01938 +3.24% 46 Total Operating Expense is HK$290 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01938 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$137 Mil. Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$290 Mil.

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Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Annual Data
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Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Ltd HKSE:01938
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Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe 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$290 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$290 Mil mean?
Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings (HKSE:01938) has a Total Operating Expense of HK$290 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings and its competitors.
Is Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings' Total Operating Expense too high?
Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings' current Total Operating Expense is HK$290 Mil. Overall, Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings' Total Operating Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings' Total Operating Expense of HK$290 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 Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings and its competitors. Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings's current Total Operating Expense is HK$290 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings (HKSE:01938) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.17, compared to a current price of HK$0.22 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is HK$290 Mil. Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings (HKSE:01938), the current Total Operating Expense is HK$290 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 Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings (HKSE:01938) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.22 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.17. GuruFocus considers Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01938:

  • Total Operating Expense: HK$290 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.17 vs. price of HK$0.22 (31.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01938 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Business Description

Address 2nd Floor, 3-5 Golden Dragon City, Yayun Avenue, Panyu District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN, 511450
Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Ltd operates in the steel pipe business. The group is involved in its key revenue-generating business which is to manufacture and sell welded steel pipes and the provision of related manufacturing services. The group's steel pipes are mainly used for energy transmission including oil and gas transmission pipelines, deep-sea pipelines, city gas networks, petrochemicals, mining, infrastructure construction, offshore engineering, steel structures, and water utilities industries. Further, it is also involved in the development of properties for sale; and property investment activities. The group has a business presence in Mainland China and other countries, of which maximum revenue is derived from Africa.
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