Kaulin Manufacturing Co (TPE:1531) Total Operating Expense: NT$352 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1531 Kaulin Manufacturing Co Ltd TPE:1531
69 GF Score
Price NT$13.00
GF Value NT$11.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kaulin Manufacturing Co Total Operating Expense?

Kaulin Manufacturing Co TPE:1531 +0.78% 69 Total Operating Expense is NT$352 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1531 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$11.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Kaulin Manufacturing Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$95 Mil. Kaulin Manufacturing Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$352 Mil.

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Kaulin Manufacturing Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Kaulin Manufacturing Co Total Operating Expense Chart

Kaulin Manufacturing Co Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Kaulin Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
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Kaulin Manufacturing 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$352 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 NT$352 Mil mean?
Kaulin Manufacturing Co (TPE:1531) has a Total Operating Expense of NT$352 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Kaulin Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Kaulin Manufacturing Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Kaulin Manufacturing Co's current Total Operating Expense is NT$352 Mil. Overall, Kaulin Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaulin Manufacturing Co's Total Operating Expense compare to GEV and ETN?
Kaulin Manufacturing Co's Total Operating Expense of NT$352 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kaulin Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Kaulin Manufacturing Co's current Total Operating Expense is NT$352 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaulin Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaulin Manufacturing Co (TPE:1531) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$11.52, compared to a current price of NT$13.00 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is NT$352 Mil. Kaulin Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kaulin Manufacturing Co (TPE:1531), the current Total Operating Expense is NT$352 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 Kaulin Manufacturing Co (TPE:1531) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaulin Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$13.00 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$11.52. GuruFocus considers Kaulin Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1531:

  • Total Operating Expense: NT$352 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$11.52 vs. price of NT$13.00 (12.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1531 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kaulin Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address Dunhua North Road, 8th Floor, No. 167, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN, 105
Kaulin Manufacturing Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company, that engages in the manufacture and distribution of sewing machines and related spare parts. Its business activities include manufacturing, assembly, and trading of a variety of sewing machines, parts, and components; casting, processing, and trading of milling products, and sewing machine parts. The company products include overlock, interlock, double chain stitch, and lockstitch. Geographically, it operates in China, Asia, Japan, Latin America, and India.
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