Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Total Operating Expense: ﷼89 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:1202 Middle East Paper Co SAU:1202
80 GF Score
Price ﷼16.81
GF Value ﷼28.85
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Middle East Paper Co Total Operating Expense?

Middle East Paper Co SAU:1202 +0.06% 80 Total Operating Expense is ﷼89 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:1202 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Middle East Paper Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼18 Mil. Middle East Paper Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼89 Mil.

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Middle East Paper Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Middle East Paper Co Total Operating Expense Chart

Middle East Paper Co Annual Data
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Middle East Paper Co Quarterly Data
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Middle East Paper 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼89 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 ﷼89 Mil mean?
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) has a Total Operating Expense of ﷼89 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Middle East Paper Co and its competitors.
Is Middle East Paper Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Middle East Paper Co's current Total Operating Expense is ﷼89 Mil. Overall, Middle East Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Paper Co's Total Operating Expense compare to SLVM?
Middle East Paper Co's Total Operating Expense of ﷼89 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Forest Products 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 Middle East Paper Co and its competitors. Middle East Paper Co's current Total Operating Expense is ﷼89 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.85, compared to a current price of ﷼16.81 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is ﷼89 Mil. Middle East Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202), the current Total Operating Expense is ﷼89 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼16.81 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.85. GuruFocus considers Middle East Paper Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1202:

  • Total Operating Expense: ﷼89 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼28.85 vs. price of ﷼16.81 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Middle East Paper Co Business Description

Address Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street, Nojoud Center, P.O.Box 9249, 1st Floor, Entrance (A), Unit No. 45, Al Andalus, Jeddah, SAU, 23326
Middle East Paper Co is engaged in the production and sale of container board, industrial paper, and tissue paper. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has two operating and reportable segments, that is, Manufacturing and Trading. The Manufacturing segment represents the manufacturing of container board and industrial paper, as well as tissue paper, and the Trading segment represents wholesale and retail sales of paper, carton, and plastic waste. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Saudi Arabia, followed by Asia, Other GCC countries, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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