Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Total Operating Expense: £99.7 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:MACF Macfarlane Group PLC LSE:MACF
55 GF Score
Price £0.63
GF Value £1.18
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Macfarlane Group Total Operating Expense?

Macfarlane Group LSE:MACF -0.16% 55 Total Operating Expense is £99.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Macfarlane Group's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £51.3 Mil. Macfarlane Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £99.7 Mil.

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Macfarlane Group Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Macfarlane Group Total Operating Expense Chart

Macfarlane Group Annual Data
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Macfarlane Group Semi-Annual Data
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Macfarlane 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £99.7 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 £99.7 Mil mean?
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Total Operating Expense of £99.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors.
Is Macfarlane Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Total Operating Expense is £99.7 Mil. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Total Operating Expense compare to SW and PKG?
Macfarlane Group's Total Operating Expense of £99.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. Macfarlane Group's current Total Operating Expense is £99.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.63 — trading 46.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is £99.7 Mil. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Total Operating Expense is £99.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.63 is trading 46.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18. GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:

  • Total Operating Expense: £99.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.63 (46.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Macfarlane Group Business Description

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Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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