Sanbase (HKSE:08501) Total Operating Expense: HK$19.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08501 Sanbase Corp Ltd HKSE:08501
41 GF Score
Price HK$0.90
GF Value HK$0.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sanbase Total Operating Expense?

Sanbase HKSE:08501 41 Total Operating Expense is HK$19.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08501 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Sanbase's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$12.3 Mil. Sanbase's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$19.5 Mil.

Sanbase Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Sanbase Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Sanbase Total Operating Expense Chart

Sanbase Annual Data
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Sanbase Semi-Annual Data
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Sanbase 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$19.5 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$19.5 Mil mean?
Sanbase (HKSE:08501) has a Total Operating Expense of HK$19.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Sanbase and its competitors.
Is Sanbase's Total Operating Expense too high?
Sanbase's current Total Operating Expense is HK$19.5 Mil. Overall, Sanbase has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanbase's Total Operating Expense compare to VRSK and EFX?
Sanbase's Total Operating Expense of HK$19.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services 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 Sanbase and its competitors. Sanbase's current Total Operating Expense is HK$19.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanbase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanbase (HKSE:08501) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.29, compared to a current price of HK$0.90 — trading 210.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is HK$19.5 Mil. Sanbase's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Sanbase (HKSE:08501), the current Total Operating Expense is HK$19.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Sanbase (HKSE:08501) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanbase stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.90 is trading 210.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.29. GuruFocus considers Sanbase to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08501:

  • Total Operating Expense: HK$19.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.29 vs. price of HK$0.90 (210.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08501 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sanbase Business Description

Address 267-275 Des Voeux Road, 16th Floor, Loon Kee Building, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Sanbase Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in providing interior fit-out solutions. It focuses on providing services to clients whose offices are predominately situated in Grade A offices in Hong Kong and the PRC. The Company's segments cover Bare shell fit-out, Restacking, Reinstatement, Design, Churn works and Maintenance and others. It derives key revenue from Hong Kong as well as from Bare shell fit-out segment. The company operates in the PRC and Hong Kong.
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