Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Total Operating Expense: ₨1,248 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:GWLC Gharibwal Cement Ltd KAR:GWLC
91 GF Score
Price ₨48.75
GF Value ₨42.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gharibwal Cement Total Operating Expense?

Gharibwal Cement KAR:GWLC 91 Total Operating Expense is ₨1,248 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:GWLC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨42.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Gharibwal Cement's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨269 Mil. Gharibwal Cement's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,248 Mil.


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Gharibwal Cement Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Gharibwal Cement Total Operating Expense Chart

Gharibwal Cement Annual Data
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Gharibwal Cement 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨1,248 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 ₨1,248 Mil mean?
Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) has a Total Operating Expense of ₨1,248 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Gharibwal Cement and its competitors.
Is Gharibwal Cement's Total Operating Expense too high?
Gharibwal Cement's current Total Operating Expense is ₨1,248 Mil. Overall, Gharibwal Cement has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gharibwal Cement's Total Operating Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
Gharibwal Cement's Total Operating Expense of ₨1,248 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. Gharibwal Cement's current Total Operating Expense is ₨1,248 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gharibwal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨42.94, compared to a current price of ₨48.75 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is ₨1,248 Mil. Gharibwal Cement's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC), the current Total Operating Expense is ₨1,248 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨48.75 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨42.94. GuruFocus considers Gharibwal Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GWLC:

  • Total Operating Expense: ₨1,248 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₨42.94 vs. price of ₨48.75 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Gharibwal Cement Business Description

Address 27 H-Block, College Road, Gulberg-II, 1st Floor, Pace Tower, Lahore, PB, PAK
Gharibwal Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement. The firm offers Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) that is used in all general constructions, especially in prominent projects where cement is needed to meet strict quality requirements.
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