Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Total Operating Expense: R2,267 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)


JSE:HDC Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
91 GF Score
Price R194.49
GF Value R200.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Hudaco Industries Total Operating Expense?

Hudaco Industries JSE:HDC +0.51% 91 Total Operating Expense is R2,267 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R200.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Hudaco Industries's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was R1,117 Mil. Hudaco Industries's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was R2,267 Mil.

Hudaco Industries Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Hudaco Industries 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.

Hudaco Industries Total Operating Expense Chart

Hudaco Industries Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,861.34 1,999.84 2,132.65 2,160.24 2,187.96

Hudaco Industries Semi-Annual Data
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Hudaco Industries 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 May. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R2,267 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 R2,267 Mil mean?
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Total Operating Expense of R2,267 Mil as of May. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors.
Is Hudaco Industries' Total Operating Expense too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Total Operating Expense is R2,267 Mil. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Total Operating Expense compare to GWW and FAST?
Hudaco Industries' Total Operating Expense of R2,267 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 Industrial Distribution company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. Hudaco Industries's current Total Operating Expense is R2,267 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R200.51, compared to a current price of R194.49 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R2,267 Mil. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Total Operating Expense is R2,267 Mil as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R194.49 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R200.51. GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:

  • Total Operating Expense: R2,267 Mil
  • GF Value™: R200.51 vs. price of R194.49 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Hudaco Industries Business Description

Address Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Building 9, 1st Floor, Greenstone Hill Office Park, Edenvale, GT, ZAF, 1609
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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