Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) Other Operating Expense: MXN79,243 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:OPTU Optimum Communications Inc MEX:OPTU
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GF Value MXN141.70
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What is Optimum Communications Other Operating Expense?

Optimum Communications MEX:OPTU 42 Other Operating Expense is MXN79,243 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:OPTU with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN141.70. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Optimum Communications's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN19,235 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN79,243 Mil.

Optimum Communications's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (MXN19,551 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN19,621 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (MXN19,621 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN19,235 Mil).

Optimum Communications's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (MXN72,829 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN90,807 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (MXN90,807 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN78,842 Mil).


Optimum Communications Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optimum Communications'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.

Optimum Communications Other Operating Expense Chart

Optimum Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Optimum Communications Quarterly Data
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Optimum Communications 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 MXN79,243 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 MXN79,243 Mil mean?
Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) has a Other Operating Expense of MXN79,243 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Optimum Communications and its competitors.
Is Optimum Communications' Other Operating Expense too high?
Optimum Communications' current Other Operating Expense is MXN79,243 Mil. Overall, Optimum Communications has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimum Communications' Other Operating Expense compare to ATNI and GLTK?
Optimum Communications' Other Operating Expense of MXN79,243 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Optimum Communications and its competitors. Optimum Communications's current Other Operating Expense is MXN79,243 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optimum Communications stock overvalued right now?
Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) has a current Other Operating Expense of MXN79,243 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN141.70, compared to a current price of MXN50.00 — trading 64.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is MXN79,243 Mil. Optimum Communications' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU), the current Other Operating Expense is MXN79,243 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 Optimum Communications (MEX:OPTU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimum Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN50.00 is trading 64.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN141.70.

Key valuation signals for MEX:OPTU:

  • Other Operating Expense: MXN79,243 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN141.70 vs. price of MXN50.00 (64.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Optimum Communications Business Description

Other Exchanges OPTU:USA15PA:Germany
Address 1 Court Square West, Long Island City, New York, NY, USA, 11101
Optimum's assets were brought together when Altice Europe acquired US cable companies Suddenlink in 2015 and Cablevision in 2016. The Suddenlink business, which management calls the "West," provides television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 4.5 million US homes and businesses located primarily in smaller markets, with major clusters in Texas, West Virginia, Idaho, Arizona, and Louisiana. The Cablevision portion, dubbed the "East," provides comparable services to about 5.5 million homes and businesses in the New York City metro area. Both regions now operate under the Optimum brand name. Altice Europe spun off Optimum, which includes both the Suddenlink and Cablevision operations, to shareholders in 2018.
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