Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) Total Operating Expense: R1,337 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:QFH Quantum Foods Holdings Ltd JSE:QFH
76 GF Score
Price R9.15
GF Value R8.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Quantum Foods Holdings Total Operating Expense?

Quantum Foods Holdings JSE:QFH 76 Total Operating Expense is R1,337 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:QFH with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Quantum Foods Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R648 Mil. Quantum Foods Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,337 Mil.

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Quantum Foods Holdings Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Quantum Foods Holdings Total Operating Expense Chart

Quantum Foods Holdings Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Quantum Foods Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Quantum Foods Holdings 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 R1,337 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 R1,337 Mil mean?
Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) has a Total Operating Expense of R1,337 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Quantum Foods Holdings and its competitors.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings' Total Operating Expense too high?
Quantum Foods Holdings' current Total Operating Expense is R1,337 Mil. Overall, Quantum Foods Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Foods Holdings' Total Operating Expense compare to ADM and BG?
Quantum Foods Holdings' Total Operating Expense of R1,337 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Quantum Foods Holdings and its competitors. Quantum Foods Holdings's current Total Operating Expense is R1,337 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.38, compared to a current price of R9.15 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R1,337 Mil. Quantum Foods Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH), the current Total Operating Expense is R1,337 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R9.15 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.38. GuruFocus considers Quantum Foods Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:QFH:

  • Total Operating Expense: R1,337 Mil
  • GF Value™: R8.38 vs. price of R9.15 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Quantum Foods Holdings Business Description

Address 11 Main Road, Wellington, WC, ZAF, 7655
Quantum Foods Holdings Ltd is a food manufacturing company. It is engaged in the feeds and poultry business, providing animal protein to selected South African and African markets. The company's segments include Eggs, Farming, Animal feeds, and other African countries. Quantum Foods comprises eggs, broiler and layer farming, and animal feeds in South Africa. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Animal feeds.
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