Hercules (LSE:HERC) Total Operating Expense: £18.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:HERC Hercules PLC LSE:HERC
56 GF Score
Price £0.30
GF Value £0.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Hercules Total Operating Expense?

Hercules LSE:HERC 56 Total Operating Expense is £18.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HERC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Hercules's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £8.5 Mil. Hercules's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £18.7 Mil.

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Hercules Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hercules'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.

Hercules Total Operating Expense Chart

Hercules Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Hercules Semi-Annual Data
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Hercules 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £18.7 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 £18.7 Mil mean?
Hercules (LSE:HERC) has a Total Operating Expense of £18.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors.
Is Hercules' Total Operating Expense too high?
Hercules' current Total Operating Expense is £18.7 Mil. Overall, Hercules has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules' Total Operating Expense compare to KFY and RHI?
Hercules' Total Operating Expense of £18.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services 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 Hercules and its competitors. Hercules's current Total Operating Expense is £18.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules (LSE:HERC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.43, compared to a current price of £0.30 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is £18.7 Mil. Hercules' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC), the current Total Operating Expense is £18.7 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.30 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.43. GuruFocus considers Hercules to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HERC:

  • Total Operating Expense: £18.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.43 vs. price of £0.30 (31.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Hercules Business Description

Address Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Lakeside Business Park, Hercules Court, Cirencester, GBR, GL7 5XZ
Hercules PLC is a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. The company provides general labour for highway projects, specialised operators for the water sector, and health and well-being support. The segments of the company are Labour supply engaged in the provision of labour to customers Civil projects represents work performed under contracts with customers to undertake construction and/or civil engineering work, and Other activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Labour supply segment. Labour supply is engaged in providing flexible and reliable workforce solutions tailored to meet the demands of each project.
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