Mantengu (JSE:MTU) Total Operating Expense: R248.1 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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JSE:MTU Mantengu Ltd JSE:MTU
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What is Mantengu Total Operating Expense?

Mantengu JSE:MTU 21 Total Operating Expense is R248.1 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:MTU with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Mantengu's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R119.8 Mil. Mantengu's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R248.1 Mil.

Mantengu Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Mantengu Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mantengu'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.

Mantengu Total Operating Expense Chart

Mantengu Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Total Operating Expense
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Mantengu Semi-Annual Data
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Mantengu 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 R248.1 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 R248.1 Mil mean?
Mantengu (JSE:MTU) has a Total Operating Expense of R248.1 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Mantengu and its competitors.
Is Mantengu's Total Operating Expense too high?
Mantengu's current Total Operating Expense is R248.1 Mil. Overall, Mantengu has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mantengu's Total Operating Expense compare to competitors?
Mantengu's Total Operating Expense of R248.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Mantengu and its competitors. Mantengu's current Total Operating Expense is R248.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mantengu stock overvalued right now?
Mantengu (JSE:MTU) has a current Total Operating Expense of R248.1 Mil. The current Total Operating Expense is R248.1 Mil. Mantengu's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Mantengu (JSE:MTU), the current Total Operating Expense is R248.1 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.

Mantengu Business Description

Address 5 Saint Michaels Lane, Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2080
Mantengu Ltd Formerly Mantengu Mining Ltd is a resource investment company. Along with its subsidiaries, the group is engaged in chrome and platinum mining operations on the Langpan 371KQ farm in Limpopo Province, purchasing and leasing mining equipment, chrome processing and mining, and manufacturing and distributing silicon carbide. Its reportable segments are: silicone carbide, chrome, and corporate. The reportable operating segments derive their revenue predominantly from mining, extraction, production, and selling Chrome concentrate, manufacturing and selling silicone carbide, and corporate services. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Chrome segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by South Africa, China, and the USA.
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