Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) Total Operating Expense: R374 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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JSE:RBO Rainbow Chicken Ltd JSE:RBO
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What is Rainbow Chicken Total Operating Expense?

Rainbow Chicken JSE:RBO +4.29% 38 Total Operating Expense is R374 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:RBO with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Rainbow Chicken's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was R-7,547 Mil. Rainbow Chicken's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R374 Mil.

Rainbow Chicken Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Rainbow Chicken Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rainbow Chicken'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.

Rainbow Chicken Total Operating Expense Chart

Rainbow Chicken Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1,519.67 1,576.98 1,833.24 -12,584.54 373.78

Rainbow Chicken Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Total Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 7,116.80 7,478.87 -7,116.88 7,921.22 -7,547.45
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Rainbow Chicken 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R374 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 R374 Mil mean?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a Total Operating Expense of R374 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Rainbow Chicken and its competitors.
Is Rainbow Chicken's Total Operating Expense too high?
Rainbow Chicken's current Total Operating Expense is R374 Mil. Overall, Rainbow Chicken has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rainbow Chicken's Total Operating Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Rainbow Chicken's Total Operating Expense of R374 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 Rainbow Chicken and its competitors. Rainbow Chicken's current Total Operating Expense is R374 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rainbow Chicken stock overvalued right now?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a current Total Operating Expense of R374 Mil. The current Total Operating Expense is R374 Mil. Rainbow Chicken's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO), the current Total Operating Expense is R374 Mil as of Jun. 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.

Rainbow Chicken Business Description

Address Cnr John Vorster and Nellmapius Drive, Southdowns Ridge Office Park Suite 12, Centurion, Irene, GT, ZAF, 3701
Rainbow Chicken Ltd is a fully integrated broiler producing company involved in all stages of chicken production from farm to fork. It is a trusted South African heritage brand that consumers have come to rely on for quality chicken products. Its diverse product offering includes the following product sets: Fresh Chicken, Standard Chicken, Frozen Specialized Chicken, Chilled process meat. It segments includes Chicken, Animal Feed (consisting of Epol and Driehoek), Waste-to-Value (consisting of Matzonox and Matzonox Fertilisers), Group (other immaterial segments). Maximum of revenue is from Chicken Segment.
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