Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) Total Operating Expense: C$238.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:CJ Cardinal Energy Ltd TSX:CJ
59 GF Score
Price C$10.34
GF Value C$6.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cardinal Energy Total Operating Expense?

Cardinal Energy TSX:CJ -5.14% 59 Total Operating Expense is C$238.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CJ with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cardinal Energy's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$65.3 Mil. Cardinal Energy's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$238.6 Mil.

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Cardinal Energy Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Cardinal Energy Total Operating Expense Chart

Cardinal Energy Annual Data
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Cardinal Energy Quarterly Data
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Cardinal Energy 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 C$238.6 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 C$238.6 Mil mean?
Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) has a Total Operating Expense of C$238.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Cardinal Energy and its competitors.
Is Cardinal Energy's Total Operating Expense too high?
Cardinal Energy's current Total Operating Expense is C$238.6 Mil. Overall, Cardinal Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Energy's Total Operating Expense compare to COP and EOG?
Cardinal Energy's Total Operating Expense of C$238.6 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 Cardinal Energy and its competitors. Cardinal Energy's current Total Operating Expense is C$238.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.60, compared to a current price of C$10.34 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is C$238.6 Mil. Cardinal Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ), the current Total Operating Expense is C$238.6 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$10.34 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.60. GuruFocus considers Cardinal Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CJ:

  • Total Operating Expense: C$238.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$6.60 vs. price of C$10.34 (56.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Cardinal Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CRLFF:USAC0Y:Germany
Address 400 - 3rd Avenue SW, Suite 600, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 4H2
Cardinal Energy Ltd is an oil-focused Canadian company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of petroleum and natural gas in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The company generates the majority of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
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