Asterisk (TSE:6522) Total Operating Expense: 円738 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


TSE:6522 Asterisk Inc TSE:6522
55 GF Score
Price 円2,050.00
GF Value 円408.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Asterisk Total Operating Expense?

Asterisk TSE:6522 +7.89% 55 Total Operating Expense is 円738 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6522 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円408.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Asterisk's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円357 Mil. Asterisk's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円738 Mil.

Asterisk Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Asterisk Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asterisk'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.

Asterisk Total Operating Expense Chart

Asterisk Annual Data
Trend Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 610.59 686.82 758.24 758.52 747.23

Asterisk Semi-Annual Data
Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Total Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 357.56 400.96 366.22 381.00 356.66
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Asterisk 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円738 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738 Mil mean?
Asterisk (TSE:6522) has a Total Operating Expense of 円738 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Asterisk and its competitors.
Is Asterisk's Total Operating Expense too high?
Asterisk's current Total Operating Expense is 円738 Mil. Overall, Asterisk has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asterisk's Total Operating Expense compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Asterisk's Total Operating Expense of 円738 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Asterisk and its competitors. Asterisk's current Total Operating Expense is 円738 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asterisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk (TSE:6522) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円408.13, compared to a current price of 円2,050.00 — trading 402.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is 円738 Mil. Asterisk's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Asterisk (TSE:6522), the current Total Operating Expense is 円738 Mil as of Feb. 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 Asterisk (TSE:6522) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,050.00 is trading 402.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円408.13. GuruFocus considers Asterisk to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6522:

  • Total Operating Expense: 円738 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円408.13 vs. price of 円2,050.00 (402.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Asterisk Business Description

Address 2-2-1 Kikawanishi, AsTech Osaka Building, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 532-0013
Asterisk Inc is predominantly engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sales of RFID readers and barcode scanners that utilize mobile smartphones, as well as the development and sales of management systems that utilize image recognition technologies. The company's reportable segments are AsReader Business, System Integration Business, and Rental Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the AsReader Business, which develops and sells hardware and software products and offers services that utilize its proprietary image recognition and AI technologies. The various products offered under this segment include barcode readers, RFID readers, image recognition products, wireless communication and infrared products, and others under the brand name AsReader (Asterisk Reader).
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