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METRO AG's Other Operating Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-120 Mil.
Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,675 Mil.
METRO AG's quarterly Other Operating Expense
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€-96 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€-88 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2026 (€-88 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (€-120 Mil).
METRO AG's annual Other Operating Expense
increased
from Sep. 2023 (€2,217 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€2,404 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2024 (€2,404 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€2,562 Mil).
The historical data trend for METRO AG'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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,675 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 €2,675 Mil mean?
METRO AG (HAM:B4B) has a Other Operating Expense of €2,675 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors.
Is METRO AG's Other Operating Expense too high?
METRO AG's current Other Operating Expense is €2,675 Mil. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Other Operating Expense compare to SYY and USFD?
METRO AG's Other Operating Expense of €2,675 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 METRO AG and its competitors. METRO AG's current Other Operating Expense is €2,675 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (HAM:B4B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.49, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €2,675 Mil. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B), the current Other Operating Expense is €2,675 Mil as of Jun. 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.30 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.49.
GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:B4B:
Other Operating Expense: €2,675 Mil
GF Value™: €5.49 vs. price of €7.30 (33% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:B4B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
69GF Score
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