Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) Total Operating Expense: KES2,616 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:CGEN Car & General (K) Ltd NAI:CGEN
52 GF Score
Price KES122.00
GF Value KES35.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Car & General (K) Total Operating Expense?

Car & General (K) NAI:CGEN +2.31% 52 Total Operating Expense is KES2,616 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:CGEN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of KES35.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Car & General (K)'s Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES0 Mil. Car & General (K)'s Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES2,616 Mil.

Car & General (K) Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Car & General (K) Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Car & General (K)'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.

Car & General (K) Total Operating Expense Chart

Car & General (K) Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,495.28 1,955.63 2,226.13 2,616.43 3,123.74

Car & General (K) Semi-Annual Data
Mar11 Sep11 Mar12 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Sep22 Jun24 Dec24 Dec25
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Car & General (K) Ltd NAI:CGEN
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Car & General (K) 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 KES2,616 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 KES2,616 Mil mean?
Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) has a Total Operating Expense of KES2,616 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Car & General (K) and its competitors.
Is Car & General (K)'s Total Operating Expense too high?
Car & General (K)'s current Total Operating Expense is KES2,616 Mil. Overall, Car & General (K) has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Car & General (K)'s Total Operating Expense compare to GEV and ETN?
Car & General (K)'s Total Operating Expense of KES2,616 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 Car & General (K) and its competitors. Car & General (K)'s current Total Operating Expense is KES2,616 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Car & General (K) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES35.18, compared to a current price of KES122.00 — trading 246.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is KES2,616 Mil. Car & General (K)'s overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN), the current Total Operating Expense is KES2,616 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES122.00 is trading 246.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES35.18. GuruFocus considers Car & General (K) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CGEN:

  • Total Operating Expense: KES2,616 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES35.18 vs. price of KES122.00 (246.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Car & General (K) Business Description

Address New Cargen House, Lusaka Road, P.O. Box 20001, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
Car & General (K) Ltd is a supplier of generators, motorbikes, tuk-tuks, laundry equipment, lawnmowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment and power generation, automotive and engineering products. The company's reportable segments include Trade and workshop, Investment properties, Poultry and ICT Training, and Manufacturing. The company generates its revenue from rental income and management fees and deals in the supply of generators, motorbikes, tuktuks, laundry equipment, lawn mowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment, and a wide range of power generators, automotive, and engineering products.
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