WDFC (WD-40 Co) Other Operating Expense: $1.6 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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WDFC WD-40 Co WDFC
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Price $249.24
GF Value $269.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is WD-40 Co Other Operating Expense?

WD-40 Co WDFC +0.05% 97 Other Operating Expense is $1.6 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates WDFC with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $269.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

WD-40 Co's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $1.5 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1.6 Mil.

WD-40 Co's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Nov. 2025 ($0.0 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($0.0 Mil) but then increased from Feb. 2026 ($0.0 Mil) to May. 2026 ($1.5 Mil).

WD-40 Co's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Aug. 2023 ($1.0 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($1.1 Mil) but then declined from Aug. 2024 ($1.1 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($0.2 Mil).

WD-40 Co Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WD-40 Co'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.

WD-40 Co Other Operating Expense Chart

WD-40 Co Annual Data
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WD-40 Co Quarterly Data
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WD-40 Co 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.6 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 $1.6 Mil mean?
WD-40 Co (WDFC) has a Other Operating Expense of $1.6 Mil as of May. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on WD-40 Co and its competitors.
Is WD-40 Co's Other Operating Expense too high?
WD-40 Co's current Other Operating Expense is $1.6 Mil. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's Other Operating Expense compare to HWKN and FUL?
WD-40 Co's Other Operating Expense of $1.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 WD-40 Co and its competitors. WD-40 Co's current Other Operating Expense is $1.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co (WDFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $269.01, compared to a current price of $249.24 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $1.6 Mil. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 6 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC), the current Other Operating Expense is $1.6 Mil as of May. 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $249.24 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $269.01. GuruFocus considers WD-40 Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WDFC:

  • Other Operating Expense: $1.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $269.01 vs. price of $249.24 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 6 warning signs

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

WD-40 Co Business Description

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Address 9715 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92131
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
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