Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) Total Operating Expense: CLP4,027,602 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSGO:CENCOSUD Cencosud SA XSGO:CENCOSUD
72 GF Score
Price CLP1,995.00
GF Value CLP2,268.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cencosud Total Operating Expense?

Cencosud XSGO:CENCOSUD 72 Total Operating Expense is CLP4,027,602 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CENCOSUD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP2,268.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cencosud's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP991,379 Mil. Cencosud's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP4,027,602 Mil.

Cencosud Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Cencosud Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cencosud'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.

Cencosud Total Operating Expense Chart

Cencosud Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,340,020.51 2,985,830.67 3,221,346.20 3,912,976.07 4,007,790.71

Cencosud Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Cencosud 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 CLP4,027,602 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 CLP4,027,602 Mil mean?
Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) has a Total Operating Expense of CLP4,027,602 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Cencosud and its competitors.
Is Cencosud's Total Operating Expense too high?
Cencosud's current Total Operating Expense is CLP4,027,602 Mil. Overall, Cencosud has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cencosud's Total Operating Expense compare to DDS and M?
Cencosud's Total Operating Expense of CLP4,027,602 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Cencosud and its competitors. Cencosud's current Total Operating Expense is CLP4,027,602 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cencosud stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP2,268.69, compared to a current price of CLP1,995.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is CLP4,027,602 Mil. Cencosud's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD), the current Total Operating Expense is CLP4,027,602 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 Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencosud stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP1,995.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP2,268.69. GuruFocus considers Cencosud to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:CENCOSUD:

  • Total Operating Expense: CLP4,027,602 Mil
  • GF Value™: CLP2,268.69 vs. price of CLP1,995.00 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Cencosud Business Description

Address Avenida Kennedy 9001, Piso 6, Las Condes, Santiago, CHL
Cencosud SA is a multi-brand retailer in South America. Headquartered in Chile, the Company has organized its reportable segments into: Supermarkets, Shopping Centers, Home Improvement stores, Department stores, Financial Services, and Others., the company is involved in commercial real estate development by leasing shopping mall space to third parties. Cencosud also provides private-label credit cards and financial services to retail customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Supermarket segment.
72GF Score

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