Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Total Operating Expense: R3,510 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:LEW Lewis Group Ltd JSE:LEW
92 GF Score
Price R98.41
GF Value R84.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lewis Group Total Operating Expense?

Lewis Group JSE:LEW +0.42% 92 Total Operating Expense is R3,510 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Lewis Group's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,768 Mil. Lewis Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R3,510 Mil.

Lewis Group Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Lewis Group Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lewis Group's Total Operating Expense can be seen below:

* 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.

Lewis Group Total Operating Expense Chart

Lewis Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense
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Lewis Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Lewis 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 R3,510 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 R3,510 Mil mean?
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a Total Operating Expense of R3,510 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors.
Is Lewis Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
Lewis Group's current Total Operating Expense is R3,510 Mil. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Total Operating Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
Lewis Group's Total Operating Expense of R3,510 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. Lewis Group's current Total Operating Expense is R3,510 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.07, compared to a current price of R98.41 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R3,510 Mil. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current Total Operating Expense is R3,510 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R98.41 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.07. GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:

  • Total Operating Expense: R3,510 Mil
  • GF Value™: R84.07 vs. price of R98.41 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Lewis Group Business Description

Address 53A Victoria Road, Universal House, Woodstock, Cape Town, ZAF, 7925
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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