Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Total Operating Expense: KES1,231 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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NAI:CARB Carbacid Investments PLC NAI:CARB
89 GF Score
Price KES35.90
GF Value KES22.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Carbacid Investments Total Operating Expense?

Carbacid Investments NAI:CARB -0.28% 89 Total Operating Expense is KES1,231 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:CARB with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of KES22.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Carbacid Investments's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was KES597 Mil. Carbacid Investments's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was KES1,231 Mil.

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Carbacid Investments Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Carbacid Investments Total Operating Expense Chart

Carbacid Investments Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Carbacid Investments Semi-Annual Data
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Carbacid Investments 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 Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES1,231 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 KES1,231 Mil mean?
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) has a Total Operating Expense of KES1,231 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Carbacid Investments and its competitors.
Is Carbacid Investments' Total Operating Expense too high?
Carbacid Investments' current Total Operating Expense is KES1,231 Mil. Overall, Carbacid Investments has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carbacid Investments' Total Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Carbacid Investments' Total Operating Expense of KES1,231 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. Carbacid Investments's current Total Operating Expense is KES1,231 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbacid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES22.24, compared to a current price of KES35.90 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is KES1,231 Mil. Carbacid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB), the current Total Operating Expense is KES1,231 Mil as of Jan. 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES35.90 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.24. GuruFocus considers Carbacid Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CARB:

  • Total Operating Expense: KES1,231 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES22.24 vs. price of KES35.90 (61.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Carbacid Investments Business Description

Address Eldama Ravine Close, Off Eldama Ravine Road, PO Box 764, ALN House, Westlands, L.R. No. 1870/1/569, Sarit Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00606
Carbacid Investments PLC is an investment and holding company with three subsidiaries. The main activities of the business are mining and marketing of carbon dioxide gas, and investment. These are organized in the following operating segments: Trading and Investment. It derives substantial revenue from trading activities. It caters to domestic and overseas markets. Key revenue is derived from the sale of Carbon dioxide gas.
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