Celestica (TSX:CLS) Other Operating Expense: C$62 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:CLS Celestica Inc TSX:CLS
86 GF Score
Price C$431.86
GF Value C$188.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Celestica Other Operating Expense?

Celestica TSX:CLS +2.38% 86 Other Operating Expense is C$62 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CLS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$188.26 (Significantly Overvalued).

Celestica's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$15 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$62 Mil.

Celestica's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (C$16 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$17 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (C$17 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (C$15 Mil).

Celestica's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (C$53 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (C$62 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (C$62 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$63 Mil).

Celestica Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Celestica'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.

Celestica Other Operating Expense Chart

Celestica Annual Data
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Celestica Quarterly Data
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Celestica 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 C$62 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 C$62 Mil mean?
Celestica (TSX:CLS) has a Other Operating Expense of C$62 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors.
Is Celestica's Other Operating Expense too high?
Celestica's current Other Operating Expense is C$62 Mil. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's Other Operating Expense compare to APH and GLW?
Celestica's Other Operating Expense of C$62 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Celestica and its competitors. Celestica's current Other Operating Expense is C$62 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (TSX:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$188.26, compared to a current price of C$431.86 — trading 129.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is C$62 Mil. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS), the current Other Operating Expense is C$62 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$431.86 is trading 129.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$188.26. GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CLS:

  • Other Operating Expense: C$62 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$188.26 vs. price of C$431.86 (129.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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

Celestica Business Description

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Address 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 1900, Toronto, ON, CAN, M2N 6L7
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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C$431.86
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