CPA (Copa Holdings) Other Operating Expense: $254 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CPA Copa Holdings SA CPA
84 GF Score
Price $147.32
GF Value $115.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Copa Holdings Other Operating Expense?

Copa Holdings CPA +2.27% 84 Other Operating Expense is $254 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CPA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $115.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Copa Holdings's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $64 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $254 Mil.

Copa Holdings's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 ($71 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($53 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($53 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($64 Mil).

Copa Holdings's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 ($241 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($267 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($267 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($259 Mil).

Copa Holdings Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Copa Holdings'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.

Copa Holdings Other Operating Expense Chart

Copa Holdings Annual Data
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Other Operating Expense
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Copa Holdings Quarterly Data
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Copa Holdings 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 $254 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 $254 Mil mean?
Copa Holdings (CPA) has a Other Operating Expense of $254 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Copa Holdings and its competitors.
Is Copa Holdings' Other Operating Expense too high?
Copa Holdings' current Other Operating Expense is $254 Mil. Overall, Copa Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Copa Holdings' Other Operating Expense compare to ALK and SKYW?
Copa Holdings' Other Operating Expense of $254 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Copa Holdings and its competitors. Copa Holdings's current Other Operating Expense is $254 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Copa Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copa Holdings (CPA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $115.60, compared to a current price of $147.32 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $254 Mil. Copa Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Copa Holdings (CPA), the current Other Operating Expense is $254 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 Copa Holdings (CPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copa Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $147.32 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $115.60. GuruFocus considers Copa Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPA:

  • Other Operating Expense: $254 Mil
  • GF Value™: $115.60 vs. price of $147.32 (27.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Copa Holdings Business Description

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Address Costa del Este, Complejo Business Park, Avenida Principal y Avenida de la Rotonda, Torre Norte Parque Lefevre, Panama, PAN, 0816-06819
Copa Holdings SA is a provider of airline passenger and cargo services through its subsidiaries. The company operates through the air transportation segment. It offers international air transportation for passengers, cargo, and mail, operating from its Panama City hub in the Republic of Panama, and domestic and international air transportation for passengers, cargo, and mail with a point-to-point route network through Copa Colombia, a Colombian air carrier. The company's geographical segments are North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It derives the maximum revenue from North America.
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