Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) Total Operating Expense: ﷼89 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SAU:1320 Saudi Steel Pipe Co SAU:1320
82 GF Score
Price ﷼55.50
GF Value ﷼50.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi Steel Pipe Co Total Operating Expense?

Saudi Steel Pipe Co SAU:1320 +1.37% 82 Total Operating Expense is ﷼89 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:1320 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼50.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼27 Mil. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼89 Mil.

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Saudi Steel Pipe Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Saudi Steel Pipe Co Total Operating Expense Chart

Saudi Steel Pipe Co Annual Data
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Saudi Steel Pipe Co Quarterly Data
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Saudi Steel Pipe 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 Jun. 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?
Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) has a Total Operating Expense of ﷼89 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Saudi Steel Pipe Co and its competitors.
Is Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Saudi Steel Pipe Co's current Total Operating Expense is ﷼89 Mil. Overall, Saudi Steel Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Total Operating Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Total Operating Expense of ﷼89 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 Saudi Steel Pipe Co and its competitors. Saudi Steel Pipe 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 Saudi Steel Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼50.07, compared to a current price of ﷼55.50 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is ﷼89 Mil. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320), the current Total Operating Expense is ﷼89 Mil as of Jun. 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 Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Steel Pipe Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼55.50 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼50.07. GuruFocus considers Saudi Steel Pipe Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1320:

  • Total Operating Expense: ﷼89 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼50.07 vs. price of ﷼55.50 (10.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1320 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudi Steel Pipe Co Business Description

Address P.O.Box 11680, Dammam, SAU, 31463
Saudi Steel Pipe Co is a Saudi Arabian company engaged in the manufacturing of steel pipes. The group operates in single segment, being the Steel pipes segment which provides galvanized and non-galvanized steel pipes, square and rectangular pipes used in petroleum, gas, water, and construction sectors. The company has a market presence in two segments namely Saudi Arabia and Other countries with the majority of the revenue generated from Saudi Arabia.
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