Atalaya Mining Copper (LSE:ATYM) Total Operating Expense: £21.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:ATYM Atalaya Mining Copper SA LSE:ATYM
84 GF Score
Price £8.47
GF Value £5.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Atalaya Mining Copper Total Operating Expense?

Atalaya Mining Copper LSE:ATYM -0.62% 84 Total Operating Expense is £21.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ATYM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Atalaya Mining Copper's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £8.1 Mil. Atalaya Mining Copper's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £21.6 Mil.

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Atalaya Mining Copper Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Atalaya Mining Copper 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 £21.6 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 £21.6 Mil mean?
Atalaya Mining Copper (LSE:ATYM) has a Total Operating Expense of £21.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Atalaya Mining Copper and its competitors.
Is Atalaya Mining Copper's Total Operating Expense too high?
Atalaya Mining Copper's current Total Operating Expense is £21.6 Mil. Overall, Atalaya Mining Copper has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atalaya Mining Copper's Total Operating Expense compare to SCCO and FCX?
Atalaya Mining Copper's Total Operating Expense of £21.6 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 Atalaya Mining Copper and its competitors. Atalaya Mining Copper's current Total Operating Expense is £21.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atalaya Mining Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atalaya Mining Copper (LSE:ATYM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.53, compared to a current price of £8.47 — trading 53.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is £21.6 Mil. Atalaya Mining Copper's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Atalaya Mining Copper (LSE:ATYM), the current Total Operating Expense is £21.6 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 Atalaya Mining Copper (LSE:ATYM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atalaya Mining Copper stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £8.47 is trading 53.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.53. GuruFocus considers Atalaya Mining Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ATYM:

  • Total Operating Expense: £21.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: £5.53 vs. price of £8.47 (53.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Atalaya Mining Copper Business Description

Other Exchanges ATYMl:UKE5S1:Germany
Address Paseo de las Delicias, 1, 3, Sevilla, ESP, 41001
Atalaya Mining Copper SA is a European copper producer that owns and operates the Proyecto Riotinto complex in southwest Spain. Its operations include the Cerro Colorado open pit mine and a modern 15 Mtpa processing plant, regional projects around Riotinto, such as Proyecto Masa Valverde and Proyecto Riotinto East. The company's portfolio includes assets at the production (Riotinto), development (Touro, Masa Valverde) and exploration (Ossa Morena) stages.
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