Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) Total Operating Expense: KES1,255 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2017)

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What is Uchumi Supermarket Total Operating Expense?

Uchumi Supermarket NAI:UCHM -2.46% Total Operating Expense is KES1,255 Mil as of Dec. 2017. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Uchumi Supermarket's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2017 was KES1,042 Mil. Uchumi Supermarket's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2017 was KES1,255 Mil.

Uchumi Supermarket Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Uchumi Supermarket Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Uchumi Supermarket'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.

Uchumi Supermarket Total Operating Expense Chart

Uchumi Supermarket Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Uchumi Supermarket Semi-Annual Data
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Uchumi Supermarket 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. 2017 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES1,255 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 KES1,255 Mil mean?
Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) has a Total Operating Expense of KES1,255 Mil as of Dec. 2017. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Uchumi Supermarket and its competitors.
Is Uchumi Supermarket's Total Operating Expense too high?
Uchumi Supermarket's current Total Operating Expense is KES1,255 Mil.
How does Uchumi Supermarket's Total Operating Expense compare to DDS and M?
Uchumi Supermarket's Total Operating Expense of KES1,255 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Uchumi Supermarket and its competitors. Uchumi Supermarket's current Total Operating Expense is KES1,255 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uchumi Supermarket stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES0.51, compared to a current price of KES1.19 — trading 133.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is KES1,255 Mil. 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 Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM), the current Total Operating Expense is KES1,255 Mil as of Dec. 2017. 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.

Uchumi Supermarket Business Description

Address Carnivore Road, Langata Hyper Mall, PO Box 73167, Off Langata Road, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
Uchumi Supermarket Ltd operates retail supermarkets in Kenya. Its group provides a wide array of goods, including fresh fruits, vegetables, decorations, kitchen appliances, electronics, bakery products, and Others.