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BAE Systems's Other Operating Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $17,806 Mil.
Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $34,568 Mil.
BAE Systems's quarterly Other Operating Expense
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($15,938 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($16,763 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($16,763 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($17,806 Mil).
BAE Systems's annual Other Operating Expense
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($16,327 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($18,692 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($18,692 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($21,142 Mil).
BAE Systems Other Operating Expense Related Terms
BAE Systems Other Operating Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BAE Systems'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.
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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $34,568 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 $34,568 Mil mean?
BAE Systems (BAESY) has a Other Operating Expense of $34,568 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors.
Is BAE Systems' Other Operating Expense too high?
BAE Systems' current Other Operating Expense is $34,568 Mil. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Other Operating Expense compare to SPCX and GE?
BAE Systems' Other Operating Expense of $34,568 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. BAE Systems's current Other Operating Expense is $34,568 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.78, compared to a current price of $98.39 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $34,568 Mil. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 BAE Systems (BAESY), the current Other Operating Expense is $34,568 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 BAE Systems (BAESY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $98.39 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $90.78.
GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAESY:
Other Operating Expense: $34,568 Mil
GF Value™: $90.78 vs. price of $98.39 (8.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAESY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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