Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) Total Operating Expense: €214 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:JP9 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd STU:JP9
62 GF Score
Price €9.35
GF Value €6.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Total Operating Expense?

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co STU:JP9 +1.63% 62 Total Operating Expense is €214 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:JP9 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €58 Mil. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €214 Mil.

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Annual Data
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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Quarterly Data
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Japan Petroleum Exploration 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 €214 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 €214 Mil mean?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) has a Total Operating Expense of €214 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Total Operating Expense is €214 Mil. Overall, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Total Operating Expense compare to COP and EOG?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Total Operating Expense of €214 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Total Operating Expense is €214 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.15, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €214 Mil. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9), the current Total Operating Expense is €214 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.15. GuruFocus considers Japan Petroleum Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:JP9:

  • Total Operating Expense: €214 Mil
  • GF Value™: €6.15 vs. price of €9.35 (52% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JP9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges JPTXF:USA1662:Japan
Address Sapia Tower, 1-7-12, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd is a drilling and exploration company that specializes in the production of crude oil and liquefied natural gas. Majority of the company's revenue is derived from oil and gas fields in Japan, with additional production coming from various international positions. Japan Petroleum Exploration serves natural gas to electric power companies, local distribution companies, and various industrial users. It also supplies and sells crude oil to petroleum refiners and trading companies.
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