KURCF (Kureha) Total Operating Expense: $420 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KURCF Kureha Corp KURCF
73 GF Score
Price $20.66
GF Value $18.90
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What is Kureha Total Operating Expense?

Kureha KURCF 73 Total Operating Expense is $420 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KURCF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.90. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Kureha's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $269 Mil. Kureha's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $420 Mil.

Kureha Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Kureha Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Kureha Total Operating Expense Chart

Kureha Annual Data
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Kureha Quarterly Data
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Kureha 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 $420 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 $420 Mil mean?
Kureha (KURCF) has a Total Operating Expense of $420 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Kureha and its competitors.
Is Kureha's Total Operating Expense too high?
Kureha's current Total Operating Expense is $420 Mil. Overall, Kureha has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kureha's Total Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Kureha's Total Operating Expense of $420 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Kureha and its competitors. Kureha's current Total Operating Expense is $420 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kureha stock overvalued right now?
Kureha (KURCF) has a current Total Operating Expense of $420 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.90, compared to a current price of $20.66 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $420 Mil. Kureha's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Kureha (KURCF), the current Total Operating Expense is $420 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 Kureha (KURCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kureha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.66 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.90.

Key valuation signals for KURCF:

  • Total Operating Expense: $420 Mil
  • GF Value™: $18.90 vs. price of $20.66 (9.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Kureha Business Description

Other Exchanges 4023:Japan0K1:Germany
Address 3-3-2, Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8552
Kureha Corp manufactures and sells chemicals and chemical-based products in four segments based on product type. The specialty plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells plastic wrap used by consumers to package food, as well as commercial food packaging and fishing line. The advanced materials segment sells plastics such as polyvinylidene fluoride used in electronic materials and for water treatment, as well as carbon used in lithium ion batteries and industrial insulation. The specialty chemicals segment sells pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and industrial chemicals. The construction and other operations segment provides construction, engineering, and logistics services.
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