East African Cables (NAI:CABL) Total Operating Expense: KES905 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2024)

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NAI:CABL East African Cables Ltd NAI:CABL
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What is East African Cables Total Operating Expense?

East African Cables NAI:CABL 10 Total Operating Expense is KES905 Mil as of Dec. 2024. GuruFocus rates NAI:CABL with a GF Score™ of 10/100.

East African Cables's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was KES0 Mil. East African Cables's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was KES905 Mil.

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East African Cables 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.

East African Cables Total Operating Expense Chart

East African Cables Annual Data
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East African Cables Semi-Annual Data
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East African Cables 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. 2024 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES905 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 KES905 Mil mean?
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) has a Total Operating Expense of KES905 Mil as of Dec. 2024. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on East African Cables and its competitors.
Is East African Cables' Total Operating Expense too high?
East African Cables' current Total Operating Expense is KES905 Mil. Overall, East African Cables has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Cables' Total Operating Expense compare to VRT and HUBB?
East African Cables' Total Operating Expense of KES905 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 East African Cables and its competitors. East African Cables's current Total Operating Expense is KES905 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East African Cables stock overvalued right now?
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) has a current Total Operating Expense of KES905 Mil. The current Total Operating Expense is KES905 Mil. East African Cables' overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 East African Cables (NAI:CABL), the current Total Operating Expense is KES905 Mil as of Dec. 2024. 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.

East African Cables Business Description

Address Addis Ababa Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 18243, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
East African Cables Ltd manufactures a range of cables and conductors for applications in domestic and industrial lighting, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its product portfolio comprises house wiring cables, flexible cables, armoured (underground) cables, auto and battery cables, electrical accessories, data and telecommunication cables, and others. The company has three reportable segments, which are its geographic locations, and include Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Kenya and Uganda.
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