Altron (JSE:AEL) Total Operating Expense: R704 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:AEL Altron Ltd JSE:AEL
69 GF Score
Price R27.81
GF Value R18.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Altron Total Operating Expense?

Altron JSE:AEL -0.32% 69 Total Operating Expense is R704 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:AEL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R18.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Altron's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R340 Mil. Altron's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R704 Mil.

Altron Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Altron Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Altron Total Operating Expense Chart

Altron Annual Data
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Altron Semi-Annual Data
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Altron 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R704 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 R704 Mil mean?
Altron (JSE:AEL) has a Total Operating Expense of R704 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Altron and its competitors.
Is Altron's Total Operating Expense too high?
Altron's current Total Operating Expense is R704 Mil. Overall, Altron has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altron's Total Operating Expense compare to IBM and ACN?
Altron's Total Operating Expense of R704 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Software 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 Altron and its competitors. Altron's current Total Operating Expense is R704 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altron (JSE:AEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R18.15, compared to a current price of R27.81 — trading 53.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R704 Mil. Altron's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Altron (JSE:AEL), the current Total Operating Expense is R704 Mil as of Feb. 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 Altron (JSE:AEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R27.81 is trading 53.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R18.15. GuruFocus considers Altron to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AEL:

  • Total Operating Expense: R704 Mil
  • GF Value™: R18.15 vs. price of R27.81 (53.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Altron Business Description

Other Exchanges RY7A:Germany
Address 20 Woodlands Drive, Altron Campus, Woodlands Office Park, Woodmead, GT, ZAF, 2191
Altron Ltd provides integrated ICT solutions to businesses, governments, and consumers. Its segments are Digital Transformation, Managed Services, and Own Platforms. It has a direct presence in South Africa, the rest of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Key revenue of the group is derived from the local market in South Africa.
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