Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) Total Operating Expense: R-171 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:BTN Burstone Group Ltd JSE:BTN
63 GF Score
Price R9.90
GF Value R8.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Burstone Group Total Operating Expense?

Burstone Group JSE:BTN +0.10% 63 Total Operating Expense is R-171 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:BTN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Burstone Group's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R-378 Mil. Burstone Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-171 Mil.

Burstone Group Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Burstone Group 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.

Burstone Group Total Operating Expense Chart

Burstone Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense
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Burstone Group Semi-Annual Data
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Burstone Group 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 R-171 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 R-171 Mil mean?
Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) has a Total Operating Expense of R-171 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Burstone Group and its competitors.
Is Burstone Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
Burstone Group's current Total Operating Expense is R-171 Mil. Overall, Burstone Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burstone Group's Total Operating Expense compare to VICI and WPC?
Burstone Group's Total Operating Expense of R-171 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the REITs 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 Burstone Group and its competitors. Burstone Group's current Total Operating Expense is R-171 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burstone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.56, compared to a current price of R9.90 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R-171 Mil. Burstone Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 12 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 Burstone Group (JSE:BTN), the current Total Operating Expense is R-171 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 Burstone Group (JSE:BTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burstone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R9.90 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.56. GuruFocus considers Burstone Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BTN:

  • Total Operating Expense: R-171 Mil
  • GF Value™: R8.56 vs. price of R9.90 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 12 warning signs

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

Burstone Group Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 4 Sandown Valley Crescent, 4th Floor, Sandown, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2196
Burstone Group Ltd is a real estate investment trust operating in South Africa and formed with the purpose of investing in direct real estate. The objective of the fund is to expand its asset base by investing in well-priced income-producing investment properties. The fund invests in the office, industrial, and retail property sectors and is managed and operated by Investec Property, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Investec. The fund is well diversified in terms of sectoral spread but mostly concentrates investments in the province of Gauteng from a geographical spread standpoint. The vast majority of the fund's revenue is derived from contracted rental fees.
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