Step Co (TSE:9795) Total Operating Expense: 円963 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:9795 Step Co Ltd TSE:9795
74 GF Score
Price 円2,223.00
GF Value 円2,366.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Step Co Total Operating Expense?

Step Co TSE:9795 -0.22% 74 Total Operating Expense is 円963 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9795 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,366.67 (Fairly Valued).

Step Co's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円496 Mil. Step Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円963 Mil.

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Step Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Step Co'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.

Step Co Total Operating Expense Chart

Step Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Total Operating Expense
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Step Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Step 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円963 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963 Mil mean?
Step Co (TSE:9795) has a Total Operating Expense of 円963 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Step Co and its competitors.
Is Step Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Step Co's current Total Operating Expense is 円963 Mil. Overall, Step Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step Co's Total Operating Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
Step Co's Total Operating Expense of 円963 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Education 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 Step Co and its competitors. Step Co's current Total Operating Expense is 円963 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co (TSE:9795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,366.67, compared to a current price of 円2,223.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is 円963 Mil. Step Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Step Co (TSE:9795), the current Total Operating Expense is 円963 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 Step Co (TSE:9795) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,223.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,366.67. GuruFocus considers Step Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9795:

  • Total Operating Expense: 円963 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円2,366.67 vs. price of 円2,223.00 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Step Co Business Description

Address Fujisawa 602, Kanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa, JPN, 251-0052
Step Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of private preparatory schools. The company operates cram schools and after-school care facilities, and produces and edits educational materials, as well as prints and binds books. The company is engaged in providing high school entrance exam preparation courses, Teaching Materials Research Division produces manuscripts and original plates for teaching materials, academic programs, physical education, and shogi (Japanese chess), and other activities.
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