Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) Total Operating Expense: NZ$140.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


NZSE:STU Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd NZSE:STU
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Price NZ$0.34
GF Value NZ$0.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Steel & Tube Holdings Total Operating Expense?

Steel & Tube Holdings NZSE:STU +3.03% 40 Total Operating Expense is NZ$140.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:STU with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Steel & Tube Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$71.6 Mil. Steel & Tube Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$140.0 Mil.

Steel & Tube Holdings Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Steel & Tube Holdings 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.

Steel & Tube Holdings Total Operating Expense Chart

Steel & Tube Holdings Annual Data
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Steel & Tube Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Steel & Tube Holdings 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 NZ$140.0 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 NZ$140.0 Mil mean?
Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) has a Total Operating Expense of NZ$140.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Steel & Tube Holdings and its competitors.
Is Steel & Tube Holdings' Total Operating Expense too high?
Steel & Tube Holdings' current Total Operating Expense is NZ$140.0 Mil. Overall, Steel & Tube Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel & Tube Holdings' Total Operating Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Steel & Tube Holdings' Total Operating Expense of NZ$140.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Steel 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 Steel & Tube Holdings and its competitors. Steel & Tube Holdings's current Total Operating Expense is NZ$140.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel & Tube Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.74, compared to a current price of NZ$0.34 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is NZ$140.0 Mil. Steel & Tube Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU), the current Total Operating Expense is NZ$140.0 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 Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel & Tube Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.34 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.74. GuruFocus considers Steel & Tube Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:STU:

  • Total Operating Expense: NZ$140.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.74 vs. price of NZ$0.34 (54.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Steel & Tube Holdings Business Description

Address 7 Bruce Roderick Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 2013
Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd is a New Zealand-based company. The company is a provider of steel solutions. It is a distributor and manufacturer of steel products including steel, stainless steel, architectural stainless, pipe, fittings and valves, pipe and cable supports, fastenings, roofing and cladding, and many more. The company's operating segments include Distribution and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Distribution segment.
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