GDS Global (SGX:5VP) Total Operating Expense: S$7.25 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is GDS Global Total Operating Expense?

GDS Global SGX:5VP +7.14% Total Operating Expense is S$7.25 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

GDS Global's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$4.01 Mil. GDS Global's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was S$7.25 Mil.

GDS Global Total Operating Expense Related Terms

GDS Global Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GDS Global'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.

GDS Global Total Operating Expense Chart

GDS Global Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Total Operating Expense
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GDS Global Semi-Annual Data
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GDS Global 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S$7.25 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$7.25 Mil mean?
GDS Global (SGX:5VP) has a Total Operating Expense of S$7.25 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on GDS Global and its competitors.
Is GDS Global's Total Operating Expense too high?
GDS Global's current Total Operating Expense is S$7.25 Mil.
How does GDS Global's Total Operating Expense compare to TT and JCI?
GDS Global's Total Operating Expense of S$7.25 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Construction 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 GDS Global and its competitors. GDS Global's current Total Operating Expense is S$7.25 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDS Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDS Global (SGX:5VP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.04, compared to a current price of S$0.06 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is S$7.25 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 GDS Global (SGX:5VP), the current Total Operating Expense is S$7.25 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.

GDS Global Business Description

Address 86 International Road, Singapore, SGP, 629176
GDS Global Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the manufacture, and supply of doors and shutter systems, the supply of production components products, and provision of service and maintenance works. The company's product offerings include fire shutters, hangar doors, commercial doors, storm shutters, and others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from its customers in Singapore and the rest from Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the United States of America, Hong Kong, Mauritius, and other regions.