Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) Other Operating Expense: CHF136 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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Price CHF55.60
GF Value CHF73.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Alcon Other Operating Expense?

Alcon XSWX:ALCE +3.65% 53 Other Operating Expense is CHF136 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ALCE with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Alcon's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF83 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF136 Mil.

Alcon's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (CHF9 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF23 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (CHF23 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF83 Mil).

Alcon's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 (CHF148 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF-24 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (CHF-24 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF-43 Mil).

Alcon Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alcon'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.

Alcon Other Operating Expense Chart

Alcon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Alcon Quarterly Data
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Alcon 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 CHF136 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 CHF136 Mil mean?
Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) has a Other Operating Expense of CHF136 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Alcon and its competitors.
Is Alcon's Other Operating Expense too high?
Alcon's current Other Operating Expense is CHF136 Mil. Overall, Alcon has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcon's Other Operating Expense compare to ISRG and BDX?
Alcon's Other Operating Expense of CHF136 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Devices & Instruments company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Alcon and its competitors. Alcon's current Other Operating Expense is CHF136 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.46, compared to a current price of CHF55.60 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is CHF136 Mil. Alcon's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Alcon (XSWX:ALCE), the current Other Operating Expense is CHF136 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 Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF55.60 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.46. GuruFocus considers Alcon to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ALCE:

  • Other Operating Expense: CHF136 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF73.46 vs. price of CHF55.60 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Alcon Business Description

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Alcon is one of the leading visioncare companies in the world. Following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, it was spun off as a public company in April 2019. Alcon operates in two segments: visioncare and surgical. Visioncare comprises contact lenses, lenscare solutions, and a suite of ocular health products. With brands like Dailies, Total1, and Air Optix, Alcon controls about one fourth of the US contact lens market. Surgical comprises intraocular lenses, ophthalmic surgical equipment, and consumables used during surgeries. Its main products include Centurion, a phacoemulsification device used during cataract surgeries, and a portfolio of IOLs including PanOptix and Vivity. Alcon has one of the largest installed bases of eye surgical equipment in the world.
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