Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) Total Operating Expense: £54.9 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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LSE:CFX Colefax Group PLC LSE:CFX
84 GF Score
Price £14.80
GF Value £10.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Colefax Group Total Operating Expense?

Colefax Group LSE:CFX +2.42% 84 Total Operating Expense is £54.9 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CFX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Colefax Group's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was £27.9 Mil. Colefax Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £54.9 Mil.

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Colefax Group Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Colefax Group Total Operating Expense Chart

Colefax Group Annual Data
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Colefax Group Semi-Annual Data
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Colefax Group 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £54.9 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 £54.9 Mil mean?
Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) has a Total Operating Expense of £54.9 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Colefax Group and its competitors.
Is Colefax Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
Colefax Group's current Total Operating Expense is £54.9 Mil. Overall, Colefax Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colefax Group's Total Operating Expense compare to SN and SGI?
Colefax Group's Total Operating Expense of £54.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Colefax Group and its competitors. Colefax Group's current Total Operating Expense is £54.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colefax Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.76, compared to a current price of £14.80 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is £54.9 Mil. Colefax Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Colefax Group (LSE:CFX), the current Total Operating Expense is £54.9 Mil as of Apr. 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 Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colefax Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £14.80 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £10.76. GuruFocus considers Colefax Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CFX:

  • Total Operating Expense: £54.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: £10.76 vs. price of £14.80 (37.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Colefax Group Business Description

Address 19-23 Grosvenor Hill, London, GBR, W1K 3QD
Colefax Group PLC is an international designer and distributor of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers and an international decorating company. The company also sells antiques, interior and architectural design, project management, decorating, and furnishing for private and commercial clients. Its operating segments include the Product division and the Decorating division. It generates maximum revenue from the Product Division segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United States and has a presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Rest of the World.
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