Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) Total Operating Expense: HK$143.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01981 Cathay Group Holdings Inc HKSE:01981
73 GF Score
Price HK$0.66
GF Value HK$1.48
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cathay Group Holdings Total Operating Expense?

Cathay Group Holdings HKSE:01981 73 Total Operating Expense is HK$143.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01981 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cathay Group Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$74.4 Mil. Cathay Group Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$143.3 Mil.

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Cathay Group Holdings Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Cathay Group Holdings Total Operating Expense Chart

Cathay Group Holdings Annual Data
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Cathay Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Cathay Group 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$143.3 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$143.3 Mil mean?
Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) has a Total Operating Expense of HK$143.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Cathay Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Cathay Group Holdings' Total Operating Expense too high?
Cathay Group Holdings' current Total Operating Expense is HK$143.3 Mil. Overall, Cathay Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Group Holdings' Total Operating Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
Cathay Group Holdings' Total Operating Expense of HK$143.3 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 Cathay Group Holdings and its competitors. Cathay Group Holdings's current Total Operating Expense is HK$143.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.48, compared to a current price of HK$0.66 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is HK$143.3 Mil. Cathay Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981), the current Total Operating Expense is HK$143.3 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 Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.66 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.48. GuruFocus considers Cathay Group Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01981:

  • Total Operating Expense: HK$143.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$1.48 vs. price of HK$0.66 (55.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cathay Group Holdings Business Description

Address No. 93 Jianguo Road, 22nd Floor, Tower 12, Wanda Plaza, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100022
Cathay Group Holdings Inc is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in two reportable and operating segments, namely higher education (media and arts), vocational education and international education, which derives maximum revenue, and the entertainment and livestreaming e-commerce segment. Geographically, the group derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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