ADV (Advantage Solutions) Other Operating Expense: $203 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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60 GF Score
Price $39.78
GF Value $59.85
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Advantage Solutions Other Operating Expense?

Advantage Solutions ADV +0.83% 60 Other Operating Expense is $203 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ADV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Advantage Solutions's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $203 Mil.

Advantage Solutions's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 ($51 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($50 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($50 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($52 Mil).

Advantage Solutions's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 ($209 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($205 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($205 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($202 Mil).

Advantage Solutions Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Advantage Solutions's Other 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.

Advantage Solutions Other Operating Expense Chart

Advantage Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Advantage Solutions 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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Advantage Solutions Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other 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 $203 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 Other Operating Expense of $203 Mil mean?
Advantage Solutions (ADV) has a Other Operating Expense of $203 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Advantage Solutions and its competitors.
Is Advantage Solutions' Other Operating Expense too high?
Advantage Solutions' current Other Operating Expense is $203 Mil. Overall, Advantage Solutions has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantage Solutions' Other Operating Expense compare to NEXN and QNST?
Advantage Solutions' Other Operating Expense of $203 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Other 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Advantage Solutions and its competitors. Advantage Solutions's current Other Operating Expense is $203 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantage Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions (ADV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.85, compared to a current price of $39.78 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $203 Mil. Advantage Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advantage Solutions (ADV), the current Other Operating Expense is $203 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $39.78 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.85. GuruFocus considers Advantage Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ADV:

  • Other Operating Expense: $203 Mil
  • GF Value™: $59.85 vs. price of $39.78 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Advantage Solutions Business Description

Address 7676 Forsyth Boulevard, Fifth Floor, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63105
Advantage Solutions Inc provides outsourced sales, marketing, merchandising, sampling, and retailer support services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers across North America. Its services are designed to support distribution, retail execution, shopper engagement, and private brand development across both physical and digital commerce environments. The company serves various clients across grocery, mass, club, retail pharmacy, convenience, and other channels. It operates through three reportable segments: Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Experiential Services segment, which provides in-store and digital sampling programs, demonstrations, and experiential events for manufacturers and retailers.
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