Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) Other Operating Expense: C$1,989 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:CSU Constellation Software Inc TSX:CSU
81 GF Score
Price C$2,725.87
GF Value C$5,655.88
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Constellation Software Other Operating Expense?

Constellation Software TSX:CSU -4.54% 81 Other Operating Expense is C$1,989 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CSU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$5,655.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Constellation Software's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$523 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,989 Mil.

Constellation Software's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (C$497 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$510 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (C$510 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (C$523 Mil).

Constellation Software's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (C$1,370 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (C$1,747 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (C$1,747 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$1,908 Mil).

Constellation Software Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Constellation Software'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.

Constellation Software Other Operating Expense Chart

Constellation Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Constellation Software Quarterly Data
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Constellation Software 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$1,989 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$1,989 Mil mean?
Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) has a Other Operating Expense of C$1,989 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Constellation Software and its competitors.
Is Constellation Software's Other Operating Expense too high?
Constellation Software's current Other Operating Expense is C$1,989 Mil. Overall, Constellation Software has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Constellation Software's Other Operating Expense compare to UBER and SHOP?
Constellation Software's Other Operating Expense of C$1,989 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Software 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 Constellation Software and its competitors. Constellation Software's current Other Operating Expense is C$1,989 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Constellation Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$5,655.88, compared to a current price of C$2,725.87 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is C$1,989 Mil. Constellation Software's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Constellation Software (TSX:CSU), the current Other Operating Expense is C$1,989 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 Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$2,725.87 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$5,655.88. GuruFocus considers Constellation Software to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CSU:

  • Other Operating Expense: C$1,989 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$5,655.88 vs. price of C$2,725.87 (51.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Constellation Software Business Description

Address 66 Wellington Street West, Suite 5300, Td Bank Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E6
Constellation Software is an acquirer, manager, and developer of vertical market software, or VMS, businesses globally. VMS differentiates from horizontal software in that it provides mission critical solutions within a specific industry for customers in a particular market. Constellation operates through a decentralized model in which each business operates as its own independent entity. Managers of individual businesses are incentivized to optimize their business for returns on invested capital and revenue growth. Excess cash generated by the individual businesses is repatriated to portfolio managers who focus on allocating as much capital as possible on new acquisitions. As of 2026, Constellation consisted of over 1,000 individual businesses.
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