Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Total Operating Expense: 円10,234 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:2923 Sato Foods Co Ltd TSE:2923
73 GF Score
Price 円8,310.00
GF Value 円8,281.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sato Foods Co Total Operating Expense?

Sato Foods Co TSE:2923 +2.09% 73 Total Operating Expense is 円10,234 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2923 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,281.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Sato Foods Co's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円5,928 Mil. Sato Foods Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円10,234 Mil.

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Sato Foods Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Sato Foods Co Total Operating Expense Chart

Sato Foods Co Annual Data
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Sato Foods Co Semi-Annual Data
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TSE:2923
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Sato Foods 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円10,234 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 円10,234 Mil mean?
Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) has a Total Operating Expense of 円10,234 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Sato Foods Co and its competitors.
Is Sato Foods Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Sato Foods Co's current Total Operating Expense is 円10,234 Mil. Overall, Sato Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Foods Co's Total Operating Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Sato Foods Co's Total Operating Expense of 円10,234 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Sato Foods Co and its competitors. Sato Foods Co's current Total Operating Expense is 円10,234 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,281.83, compared to a current price of 円8,310.00 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is 円10,234 Mil. Sato Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923), the current Total Operating Expense is 円10,234 Mil as of Apr. 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円8,310.00 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,281.83. GuruFocus considers Sato Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2923:

  • Total Operating Expense: 円10,234 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円8,281.83 vs. price of 円8,310.00 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sato Foods Co Business Description

Address 13-5 Takaramachi, Niigatahigashi-ku, Niigata Prefecture, Niigata, JPN, 950-8730
Sato Foods Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of packed mochi and packed cooked rice in Japan. Its packaged rice cakes include Sato sliced rice-cake crisp and slit, Round rice-cake single pack and Sato Kagami Mochi. Its packed rice products include Sato rice, low-protein rice and others.
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