BT Group (CHIX:BTL) Other Operating Expense: £10,335 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:BTL BT Group PLC CHIX:BTL
63 GF Score
Price £1.96
GF Value £1.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is BT Group Other Operating Expense?

BT Group CHIX:BTL -1.61% 63 Other Operating Expense is £10,335 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BTL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

BT Group's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £5,168 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £10,335 Mil.

BT Group's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Mar. 2025 (£5,438 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (£5,167 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2025 (£5,167 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (£5,168 Mil).

BT Group's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Mar. 2024 (£10,762 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (£10,738 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2025 (£10,738 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (£10,335 Mil).


BT Group Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BT Group'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.

BT Group Other Operating Expense Chart

BT Group Annual Data
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Other Operating Expense
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BT Group Semi-Annual Data
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BT Group 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £10,335 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 £10,335 Mil mean?
BT Group (CHIX:BTL) has a Other Operating Expense of £10,335 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on BT Group and its competitors.
Is BT Group's Other Operating Expense too high?
BT Group's current Other Operating Expense is £10,335 Mil. Overall, BT Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BT Group's Other Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
BT Group's Other Operating Expense of £10,335 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 BT Group and its competitors. BT Group's current Other Operating Expense is £10,335 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BT Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BT Group (CHIX:BTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.38, compared to a current price of £1.96 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is £10,335 Mil. BT Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 BT Group (CHIX:BTL), the current Other Operating Expense is £10,335 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 BT Group (CHIX:BTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BT Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.96 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.38. GuruFocus considers BT Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BTL:

  • Other Operating Expense: £10,335 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.38 vs. price of £1.96 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

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


BT Group Business Description

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Address 1 Braham Street, London, GBR, E1 8EE
BT Group is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the UK. BT is the owner of Openreach, the largest fixed-line network in the country. Openreach operates as a separate entity due to regulatory requirements, but is still 100% owned by BT. Openreach has accelerated its fiber investments and expects to have 90% of the UK covered with FTTH by 2026. In the consumer division, BT has approximately 30% market share in broadband and mobile services. The enterprise segment serves large corporations, while the global services division provides communications consultancy services.
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