CMTL (Comtech Telecommunications) Other Operating Expense: $19.7 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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CMTL Comtech Telecommunications Corp CMTL
55 GF Score
Price $1.69
GF Value $2.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Comtech Telecommunications Other Operating Expense?

Comtech Telecommunications CMTL -0.59% 55 Other Operating Expense is $19.7 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMTL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Comtech Telecommunications's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.6 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $19.7 Mil.

Comtech Telecommunications's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Oct. 2025 ($5.0 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($5.0 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2026 ($5.0 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($4.6 Mil).

Comtech Telecommunications's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Jul. 2023 ($21.4 Mil) to Jul. 2024 ($21.2 Mil) but then increased from Jul. 2024 ($21.2 Mil) to Jul. 2025 ($21.7 Mil).

Comtech Telecommunications Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Comtech Telecommunications's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

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Comtech Telecommunications Other Operating Expense Chart

Comtech Telecommunications Annual Data
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Comtech Telecommunications 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $19.7 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 $19.7 Mil mean?
Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) has a Other Operating Expense of $19.7 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Comtech Telecommunications and its competitors.
Is Comtech Telecommunications' Other Operating Expense too high?
Comtech Telecommunications' current Other Operating Expense is $19.7 Mil. Overall, Comtech Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comtech Telecommunications' Other Operating Expense compare to WSTL and BOSC?
Comtech Telecommunications' Other Operating Expense of $19.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Comtech Telecommunications and its competitors. Comtech Telecommunications's current Other Operating Expense is $19.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comtech Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.74, compared to a current price of $1.69 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $19.7 Mil. Comtech Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL), the current Other Operating Expense is $19.7 Mil as of Apr. 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 Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comtech Telecommunications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.69 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.74. GuruFocus considers Comtech Telecommunications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CMTL:

  • Other Operating Expense: $19.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.74 vs. price of $1.69 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Comtech Telecommunications Business Description

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Comtech Telecommunications Corp is a provider of communications technology and solutions. It operates in two reportable business segments: Satellite and Space Communications and Allerium. The company's Satellite and Space Communications segment, which generates maximum revenue, is organized into four technology areas: satellite modem and amplifier technologies, troposcatter technologies, cybersecurity training, and space components. This segment designs and manufactures modems, amplifiers, traveling wave tube amplifiers, frequency converters, and offers other associated software and services. The Allerium segment provides next-generation 911 (NG-911) infrastructure and solutions for state and local governments and carriers. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the USA.
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