Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) Total Operating Expense: ₹4,667 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:ESTER Ester Industries Ltd NSE:ESTER
71 GF Score
Price ₹91.73
GF Value ₹116.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ester Industries Total Operating Expense?

Ester Industries NSE:ESTER -2.14% 71 Total Operating Expense is ₹4,667 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESTER with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹116.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Ester Industries's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,183 Mil. Ester Industries's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,667 Mil.

Ester Industries Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Ester Industries Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Ester Industries Total Operating Expense Chart

Ester Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense
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Ester Industries Quarterly Data
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Ester Industries 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹4,667 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 ₹4,667 Mil mean?
Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) has a Total Operating Expense of ₹4,667 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Ester Industries and its competitors.
Is Ester Industries' Total Operating Expense too high?
Ester Industries' current Total Operating Expense is ₹4,667 Mil. Overall, Ester Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ester Industries' Total Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Ester Industries' Total Operating Expense of ₹4,667 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 Ester Industries and its competitors. Ester Industries's current Total Operating Expense is ₹4,667 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ester Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹116.95, compared to a current price of ₹91.73 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is ₹4,667 Mil. Ester Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER), the current Total Operating Expense is ₹4,667 Mil as of Mar. 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹91.73 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹116.95. GuruFocus considers Ester Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESTER:

  • Total Operating Expense: ₹4,667 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹116.95 vs. price of ₹91.73 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Ester Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 500136:India
Address Infocity-I, Sector 34, Plot No. 11, Block-A, Gurgaon, HR, IND, 122001
Ester Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of polyester films, and specialty polymers. The company operates through segments namely Polyester chips and film and Speciality Polymers. The company generates maximum revenue from the Polyester chips and film segment. The Polyester chips and film segment is used in flexible packaging and other industrial applications. It serves food packaging; beverage packaging, home and personal care, industrial packaging, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, carpet, and other industries. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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