Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Total Operating Expense: kr544.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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OSTO:TSEC Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC
70 GF Score
Price kr11.20
GF Value kr18.05
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tempest Security AB Total Operating Expense?

Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC +2.75% 70 Total Operating Expense is kr544.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TSEC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr18.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tempest Security AB's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr144.7 Mil. Tempest Security AB's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was kr544.3 Mil.


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Tempest Security AB Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Tempest Security AB Total Operating Expense Chart

Tempest Security AB Annual Data
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Tempest Security AB Quarterly Data
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Tempest Security AB 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr544.3 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 kr544.3 Mil mean?
Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) has a Total Operating Expense of kr544.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Tempest Security AB and its competitors.
Is Tempest Security AB's Total Operating Expense too high?
Tempest Security AB's current Total Operating Expense is kr544.3 Mil. Overall, Tempest Security AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tempest Security AB's Total Operating Expense compare to ALLE and MSA?
Tempest Security AB's Total Operating Expense of kr544.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services 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 Tempest Security AB and its competitors. Tempest Security AB's current Total Operating Expense is kr544.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tempest Security AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr18.05, compared to a current price of kr11.20 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is kr544.3 Mil. Tempest Security AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC), the current Total Operating Expense is kr544.3 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr11.20 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr18.05. GuruFocus considers Tempest Security AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:TSEC:

  • Total Operating Expense: kr544.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr18.05 vs. price of kr11.20 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Tempest Security AB Business Description

Address Ralambsvagen 17, 18th Floor, Stockholm, SWE, 112 59
Tempest Security AB provides solutions for security, protection, and service. The company has two segments: Security Solutions and Risk Solutions. The company gains the majority of revenue from Security Solutions, where it provides security guards, orderlies, and shop control. Risk Solutions includes Consulting, training, personal protection, and other specialized services. Geographically, the business activities function through the regions of Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
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