Megachem (SGX:5DS) Total Operating Expense: S$27.7 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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SGX:5DS Megachem Ltd SGX:5DS
43 GF Score
Price S$0.49
GF Value S$0.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Megachem Total Operating Expense?

Megachem SGX:5DS 43 Total Operating Expense is S$27.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SGX:5DS with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Megachem's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$13.5 Mil. Megachem's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was S$27.7 Mil.

Megachem Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Megachem Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Megachem's Total Operating Expense can be seen below:

* 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.

Megachem Total Operating Expense Chart

Megachem Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Megachem Semi-Annual Data
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Megachem 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 S$27.7 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 S$27.7 Mil mean?
Megachem (SGX:5DS) has a Total Operating Expense of S$27.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Megachem and its competitors.
Is Megachem's Total Operating Expense too high?
Megachem's current Total Operating Expense is S$27.7 Mil. Overall, Megachem has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Megachem's Total Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Megachem's Total Operating Expense of S$27.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Megachem and its competitors. Megachem's current Total Operating Expense is S$27.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Megachem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Megachem (SGX:5DS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.42, compared to a current price of S$0.49 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is S$27.7 Mil. Megachem's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Megachem (SGX:5DS), the current Total Operating Expense is S$27.7 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 Megachem (SGX:5DS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Megachem stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.49 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.42. GuruFocus considers Megachem to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:5DS:

  • Total Operating Expense: S$27.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: S$0.42 vs. price of S$0.49 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5DS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Megachem Business Description

Address 11 Tuas Link 1, Singapore, SGP, 638588
Megachem Ltd is a specialty chemical solutions provider, offering integrated value-added services including contract manufacturing tailored to customers' needs, as well as distribution of specialty chemicals. The company offers various specialty chemicals comprising adhesives, resins, polymers, cooling brine, anti-foam, surfactant, biocide, heat transfer fluid, plasticizer, silicone fluid, etc. Its customers belong to various industries, including textile, construction, biotech, oil and gas, pulp and paper, electronics, industrial cleaning, and others. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from its chemical distribution business. Megachem's operating segments are: Singapore, which generates the maximum revenue, Malaysia. the United Kingdom, China, Middle East, and Others.
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