Duty Free International (SGX:5SO) Total Operating Expense: S$24.32 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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What is Duty Free International Total Operating Expense?

Duty Free International SGX:5SO -1.43% Total Operating Expense is S$24.32 Mil as of May. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Duty Free International's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was S$6.94 Mil. Duty Free International's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was S$24.32 Mil.

Duty Free International Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Duty Free International Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duty Free International'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.

Duty Free International Total Operating Expense Chart

Duty Free International Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Duty Free International Quarterly Data
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Duty Free International 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S$24.32 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$24.32 Mil mean?
Duty Free International (SGX:5SO) has a Total Operating Expense of S$24.32 Mil as of May. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Duty Free International and its competitors.
Is Duty Free International's Total Operating Expense too high?
Duty Free International's current Total Operating Expense is S$24.32 Mil.
How does Duty Free International's Total Operating Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
Duty Free International's Total Operating Expense of S$24.32 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 Duty Free International and its competitors. Duty Free International's current Total Operating Expense is S$24.32 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duty Free International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duty Free International (SGX:5SO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.13, compared to a current price of S$0.07 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is S$24.32 Mil. 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 Duty Free International (SGX:5SO), the current Total Operating Expense is S$24.32 Mil as of May. 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.

Duty Free International Business Description

Address 138 Cecil Street, No. 12-01A, Cecil Court, Singapore, SGP, 069538
Duty Free International Ltd is a diversified group engaged in the operations of duty-free retail businesses and the manufacture of automotive component parts. Its segments include Trading of duty free goods and non-dutiable merchandise includes revenues from sale of goods, Manufacturing and supplying of automotive component parts includes revenues from sale of goods, and Investment holding and others includes revenues from sale of oil palm fresh fruit bunches. The majority of revenue is derived from Trading of duty free goods and non-dutiable merchandise segment. Beyond its core businesses, DFI also owns the Black Forest Golf and Country Club and oil palm plantation assets. The activities of the company are carried out mainly in Malaysia.