WAT (Waters) Other Operating Expense: $188 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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WAT Waters Corp WAT
94 GF Score
Price $373.22
GF Value $425.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Waters Other Operating Expense?

Waters WAT -0.85% 94 Other Operating Expense is $188 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $425.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Waters's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $152 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $188 Mil.

Waters's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 ($12 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($12 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($12 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($152 Mil).

Waters's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 ($33 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($47 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($47 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($48 Mil).

Waters Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waters'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.

Waters Other Operating Expense Chart

Waters Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Waters Quarterly Data
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Waters 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 $188 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 $188 Mil mean?
Waters (WAT) has a Other Operating Expense of $188 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Waters and its competitors.
Is Waters' Other Operating Expense too high?
Waters' current Other Operating Expense is $188 Mil. Overall, Waters has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waters' Other Operating Expense compare to NTRA and A?
Waters' Other Operating Expense of $188 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Waters and its competitors. Waters's current Other Operating Expense is $188 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waters stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waters (WAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $425.99, compared to a current price of $373.22 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $188 Mil. Waters' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 7 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 Waters (WAT), the current Other Operating Expense is $188 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 Waters (WAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waters stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $373.22 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $425.99. GuruFocus considers Waters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAT:

  • Other Operating Expense: $188 Mil
  • GF Value™: $425.99 vs. price of $373.22 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Waters Business Description

Address 34 Maple Street, Milford, MA, USA, 01757
Waters sells liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis tools. These analytical instruments provide essential information on various products, such as their molecular structures and physical properties, to help clients enhance the health and well-being of end users. In early 2026, Waters merged with BD's life science and diagnostics business, which increased its concentration in diagnostics (versus none now) and discovery-related life science tools.
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