North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) Total Operating Expense: NT$1,277 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:8927 North-Star International Co Ltd ROCO:8927
66 GF Score
Price NT$21.05
GF Value NT$53.12
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is North-Star International Co Total Operating Expense?

North-Star International Co ROCO:8927 66 Total Operating Expense is NT$1,277 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8927 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$53.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

North-Star International Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$382 Mil. North-Star International Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,277 Mil.

North-Star International Co Total Operating Expense Related Terms

North-Star International Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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North-Star International Co Total Operating Expense Chart

North-Star International Co Annual Data
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North-Star International Co Quarterly Data
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North-Star International Co 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 NT$1,277 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 NT$1,277 Mil mean?
North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) has a Total Operating Expense of NT$1,277 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on North-Star International Co and its competitors.
Is North-Star International Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
North-Star International Co's current Total Operating Expense is NT$1,277 Mil. Overall, North-Star International Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North-Star International Co's Total Operating Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
North-Star International Co's Total Operating Expense of NT$1,277 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 North-Star International Co and its competitors. North-Star International Co's current Total Operating Expense is NT$1,277 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North-Star International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$53.12, compared to a current price of NT$21.05 — trading 60.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is NT$1,277 Mil. North-Star International Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927), the current Total Operating Expense is NT$1,277 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 North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North-Star International Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$21.05 is trading 60.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$53.12. GuruFocus considers North-Star International Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8927:

  • Total Operating Expense: NT$1,277 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$53.12 vs. price of NT$21.05 (60.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8927 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

North-Star International Co Business Description

Address No. 137, Xinhai Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, TWN, 220
North-Star International Co Ltd is mainly engaged in petrol filling stations and the retail business of gasoline products. In addition, for the diversification operation of the Group, the Group has been expanding into hotels, real estate development and sale, as well as renewable energy development services. The Group has three reportable segments: gasoline sales, restaurant and travel service, and optoelectronics business. The gasoline sales segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in retailing petrol filling stations and gasoline products. The restaurant and travel service segment is engaged in the hotel and restaurant industry. The optoelectronics business segment is engaged in solar power generation, energy storage, and electricity sales.
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