The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Total Operating Expense: KES2,587 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2025)


NAI:SGL The Standard Group PLC NAI:SGL
42 GF Score
Price KES6.40
GF Value KES3.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Standard Group Total Operating Expense?

The Standard Group NAI:SGL +1.59% 42 Total Operating Expense is KES2,587 Mil as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:SGL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The Standard Group's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES879 Mil. The Standard Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES2,587 Mil.

The Standard Group Total Operating Expense Related Terms

The Standard Group Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Standard Group'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.

The Standard Group Total Operating Expense Chart

The Standard Group Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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The Standard Group Semi-Annual Data
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The Standard 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 Jun. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES2,587 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 KES2,587 Mil mean?
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Total Operating Expense of KES2,587 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors.
Is The Standard Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
The Standard Group's current Total Operating Expense is KES2,587 Mil. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Total Operating Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
The Standard Group's Total Operating Expense of KES2,587 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. The Standard Group's current Total Operating Expense is KES2,587 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.42, compared to a current price of KES6.40 — trading 87.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is KES2,587 Mil. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Total Operating Expense is KES2,587 Mil as of Jun. 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES6.40 is trading 87.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.42. GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:

  • Total Operating Expense: KES2,587 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES3.42 vs. price of KES6.40 (87.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

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

The Standard Group Business Description

Address Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 30080, The Standard Group Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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