Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) Other Operating Expense: CHF1,608 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


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Price CHF296.50
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What is Broadcom Other Operating Expense?

Broadcom XSWX:AVGO +0.92% 75 Other Operating Expense is CHF1,608 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AVGO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF258.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Broadcom's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF399 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF1,608 Mil.

Broadcom's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Oct. 2025 (CHF404 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (CHF400 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2026 (CHF400 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (CHF399 Mil).

Broadcom's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Oct. 2023 (CHF1,259 Mil) to Oct. 2024 (CHF2,794 Mil) but then declined from Oct. 2024 (CHF2,794 Mil) to Oct. 2025 (CHF1,620 Mil).

Broadcom Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Broadcom'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.

Broadcom Other Operating Expense Chart

Broadcom Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Other Operating Expense
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Broadcom Quarterly Data
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Broadcom 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,608 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 CHF1,608 Mil mean?
Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) has a Other Operating Expense of CHF1,608 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Broadcom and its competitors.
Is Broadcom's Other Operating Expense too high?
Broadcom's current Other Operating Expense is CHF1,608 Mil. Overall, Broadcom has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Broadcom's Other Operating Expense compare to MU and AMD?
Broadcom's Other Operating Expense of CHF1,608 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 Broadcom and its competitors. Broadcom's current Other Operating Expense is CHF1,608 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Broadcom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF258.64, compared to a current price of CHF296.50 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is CHF1,608 Mil. Broadcom's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO), the current Other Operating Expense is CHF1,608 Mil as of Apr. 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 Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF296.50 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF258.64. GuruFocus considers Broadcom to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AVGO:

  • Other Operating Expense: CHF1,608 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF258.64 vs. price of CHF296.50 (14.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Broadcom Business Description

Address 3421 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
Broadcom is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and has also expanded into infrastructure software. Its semiconductors primarily serve computing and networking, with custom AI accelerators now accounting for the bulk of the business. It is primarily a fabless designer, but holds some manufacturing in-house, such as for its best-of-breed film bulk acoustic resonator filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments. Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as VMware, Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
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