Bunzl (FRA:BUZ1) Other Operating Expense: €12,856 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:BUZ1 Bunzl PLC FRA:BUZ1
81 GF Score
Price €32.92
GF Value €36.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Bunzl Other Operating Expense?

Bunzl FRA:BUZ1 +0.73% 81 Other Operating Expense is €12,856 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:BUZ1 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Bunzl's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €6,434 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12,856 Mil.

Bunzl's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2024 (€6,753 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€6,422 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (€6,422 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€6,434 Mil).

Bunzl's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (€2,764 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€3,105 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (€3,105 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€3,040 Mil).


Bunzl Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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

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* 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.

Bunzl Other Operating Expense Chart

Bunzl Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Bunzl Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Bunzl 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €12,856 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 €12,856 Mil mean?
Bunzl (FRA:BUZ1) has a Other Operating Expense of €12,856 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Bunzl and its competitors.
Is Bunzl's Other Operating Expense too high?
Bunzl's current Other Operating Expense is €12,856 Mil. Overall, Bunzl has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunzl's Other Operating Expense compare to SYY and USFD?
Bunzl's Other Operating Expense of €12,856 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Bunzl and its competitors. Bunzl's current Other Operating Expense is €12,856 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunzl stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunzl (FRA:BUZ1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.83, compared to a current price of €32.92 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €12,856 Mil. Bunzl's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Bunzl (FRA:BUZ1), the current Other Operating Expense is €12,856 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 Bunzl (FRA:BUZ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunzl stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €32.92 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €36.83. GuruFocus considers Bunzl to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BUZ1:

  • Other Operating Expense: €12,856 Mil
  • GF Value™: €36.83 vs. price of €32.92 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BUZ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bunzl Business Description

Address 45 Seymour Street, York House, London, GBR, W1H 7JT
Bunzl is a worldwide distributor of nonfood consumables, including disposable cutlery, cleaning products, and personal protective equipment. The company's geographical segments include North America, continental Europe, the UK and Ireland, and the rest of the world, with North America generating the highest revenues. Bunzl supplies to a broad range of sectors, with the largest being food service and grocery. Its customers include firms such as Sodexo, Walmart, Domino's Pizza, Hilton, and the UK's National Health Service.
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