MDLN (Medline) Other Operating Expense: $790 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Medline Other Operating Expense?

Medline MDLN +2.95% 16 Other Operating Expense is $790 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MDLN with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Medline's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $191 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $790 Mil.

Medline's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 ($185 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($224 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($224 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($191 Mil).

Medline's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 ($768 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($722 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($722 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($782 Mil).


Medline Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Medline'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.

Medline Other Operating Expense Chart

Medline Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
680.00 768.00 722.00 782.00

Medline Quarterly Data
Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Other Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 183.00 190.00 185.00 224.00 191.00
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Medline 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 $790 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 $790 Mil mean?
Medline (MDLN) has a Other Operating Expense of $790 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Medline and its competitors.
Is Medline's Other Operating Expense too high?
Medline's current Other Operating Expense is $790 Mil. Overall, Medline has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medline's Other Operating Expense compare to RMD and WST?
Medline's Other Operating Expense of $790 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Devices & Instruments company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medline and its competitors. Medline's current Other Operating Expense is $790 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medline stock overvalued right now?
Medline (MDLN) has a current Other Operating Expense of $790 Mil. The current Other Operating Expense is $790 Mil. Medline's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 3 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 Medline (MDLN), the current Other Operating Expense is $790 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.

Medline Business Description

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Address 3 Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL, USA, 60093
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions in the US. The company generates over 90% of its revenue domestically and serves some of the largest US health systems. Medline offers approximately 190,000 Medline-branded products across more than 250 product families—including front-line care, surgical solutions, and laboratory and diagnostics—as well as roughly 150,000 third-party products sourced from over 1,250 vendors. The company maintains prime vendor relationships with many customers, acting as the primary consolidated logistics partner for their medical-surgical needs. Medline has significant scale, supported by more than 30 manufacturing facilities and a fleet of over 2,000 owned delivery trucks. Medline went public in December 2025.
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