Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Total Operating Expense: GHS437 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


XGHA:TLW Tullow Oil PLC XGHA:TLW
45 GF Score
Price GHS11.92
GF Value GHS25.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Tullow Oil Total Operating Expense?

Tullow Oil XGHA:TLW 45 Total Operating Expense is GHS437 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XGHA:TLW with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS25.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tullow Oil's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS151 Mil. Tullow Oil's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS437 Mil.

Tullow Oil Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Tullow Oil 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.

Tullow Oil Total Operating Expense Chart

Tullow Oil Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
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Tullow Oil Semi-Annual Data
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Tullow Oil 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was GHS437 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 GHS437 Mil mean?
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) has a Total Operating Expense of GHS437 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Tullow Oil and its competitors.
Is Tullow Oil's Total Operating Expense too high?
Tullow Oil's current Total Operating Expense is GHS437 Mil. Overall, Tullow Oil has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tullow Oil's Total Operating Expense compare to COP and EOG?
Tullow Oil's Total Operating Expense of GHS437 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 Tullow Oil and its competitors. Tullow Oil's current Total Operating Expense is GHS437 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tullow Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS25.95, compared to a current price of GHS11.92 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is GHS437 Mil. Tullow Oil's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW), the current Total Operating Expense is GHS437 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of GHS11.92 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of GHS25.95. GuruFocus considers Tullow Oil to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:TLW:

  • Total Operating Expense: GHS437 Mil
  • GF Value™: GHS25.95 vs. price of GHS11.92 (54.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Tullow Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 566 Chiswick High Road, Building 9 Chiswick Park, London, GBR, W4 5XT
Tullow Oil PLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The company conducts exploration, appraisal, and development activities in the African and Atlantic regions. The majority of revenue is derived from West African assets, with a focus on offshore fields. Assets used in oil and gas production are acquired through licenses. The company generates revenue from natural gas and crude oil sales. Its reportable segments are: Ghana, which generates key revenue, and the other segment.
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