China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Total Operating Expense: HK$475 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:03318 China Boton Group Co Ltd HKSE:03318
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Price HK$2.69
GF Value HK$1.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China Boton Group Co Total Operating Expense?

China Boton Group Co HKSE:03318 +8.47% 47 Total Operating Expense is HK$475 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03318 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

China Boton Group Co's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$289 Mil. China Boton Group Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$475 Mil.

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China Boton Group Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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China Boton Group Co Annual Data
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China Boton Group Co Semi-Annual Data
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China Boton Group Co 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$475 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$475 Mil mean?
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) has a Total Operating Expense of HK$475 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors.
Is China Boton Group Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
China Boton Group Co's current Total Operating Expense is HK$475 Mil. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's Total Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
China Boton Group Co's Total Operating Expense of HK$475 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 China Boton Group Co and its competitors. China Boton Group Co's current Total Operating Expense is HK$475 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.34, compared to a current price of HK$2.69 — trading 100.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is HK$475 Mil. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 10 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), the current Total Operating Expense is HK$475 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.69 is trading 100.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.34. GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:

  • Total Operating Expense: HK$475 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$1.34 vs. price of HK$2.69 (100.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Boton Group Co Business Description

Address 368 Kwun Tong Road, Flat A-B, 37/F Boton Technology Innovation Tower, Kowloon, HKG
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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