Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Other Operating Expense: $481 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0HTG Cardinal Health Inc LTS:0HTG
82 GF Score
Price $228.74
GF Value $141.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cardinal Health Other Operating Expense?

Cardinal Health LTS:0HTG -0.03% 82 Other Operating Expense is $481 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cardinal Health's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $114 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $481 Mil.

Cardinal Health's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 ($104 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($130 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($130 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($114 Mil).

Cardinal Health's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Jun. 2023 ($285 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($284 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2024 ($284 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($464 Mil).

Cardinal Health Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health'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.

Cardinal Health Other Operating Expense Chart

Cardinal Health Annual Data
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Cardinal Health Quarterly Data
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Cardinal Health 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 $481 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 $481 Mil mean?
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) has a Other Operating Expense of $481 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors.
Is Cardinal Health's Other Operating Expense too high?
Cardinal Health's current Other Operating Expense is $481 Mil. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's Other Operating Expense compare to COR and MCK?
Cardinal Health's Other Operating Expense of $481 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors. Cardinal Health's current Other Operating Expense is $481 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $141.07, compared to a current price of $228.74 — trading 62.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $481 Mil. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG), the current Other Operating Expense is $481 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $228.74 is trading 62.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.07. GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTG:

  • Other Operating Expense: $481 Mil
  • GF Value™: $141.07 vs. price of $228.74 (62.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cardinal Health Business Description

Address 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH, USA, 43017
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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