MTN Group (STU:LL6) Other Operating Expense: €3,943 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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STU:LL6 MTN Group Ltd STU:LL6
79 GF Score
Price €12.20
GF Value €7.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MTN Group Other Operating Expense?

MTN Group STU:LL6 +0.83% 79 Other Operating Expense is €3,943 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:LL6 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

MTN Group's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,065 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,943 Mil.

MTN Group's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2024 (€1,817 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€1,877 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 (€1,877 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,065 Mil).

MTN Group's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 (€4,031 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€3,617 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (€3,617 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€4,023 Mil).


MTN Group Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MTN Group'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.

MTN Group Other Operating Expense Chart

MTN Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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MTN Group 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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MTN Group 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 €3,943 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 €3,943 Mil mean?
MTN Group (STU:LL6) has a Other Operating Expense of €3,943 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on MTN Group and its competitors.
Is MTN Group's Other Operating Expense too high?
MTN Group's current Other Operating Expense is €3,943 Mil. Overall, MTN Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Group's Other Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
MTN Group's Other Operating Expense of €3,943 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 MTN Group and its competitors. MTN Group's current Other Operating Expense is €3,943 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTN Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group (STU:LL6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.91, compared to a current price of €12.20 — trading 54.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €3,943 Mil. MTN Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6), the current Other Operating Expense is €3,943 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.20 is trading 54.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.91. GuruFocus considers MTN Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LL6:

  • Other Operating Expense: €3,943 Mil
  • GF Value™: €7.91 vs. price of €12.20 (54.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MTN Group Business Description

Address Innovation Centre 216 - 14th Avenue, Fairland, Roodepoort, Gauteng, Johannesburg, ZAF, 2195
MTN Group Ltd is a mobile telecommunications provider. The company also has a joint venture in Iran. From a product perspective, the majority of its revenue is from voice and data. Other contributors include SMS and sale of devices revenue. MTN also provides enterprise services to small/midsize enterprises and corporate clients. The company owns the mobile infrastructure and data centers. Its segments include Network services, Mobile devices, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and fintech and others. It derives maximum revenue from Network Services segment. Geographically, the company operates across South Africa, Nigeria, South and East Africa (SEA), GHASEA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The majority of the company's revenue is earned in and Nigeria.
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