Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Other Operating Expense: CHF42,960 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:DTE Deutsche Telekom AG XSWX:DTE
72 GF Score
Price CHF24.10
GF Value CHF25.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Deutsche Telekom AG Other Operating Expense?

Deutsche Telekom AG XSWX:DTE 72 Other Operating Expense is CHF42,960 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DTE with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF25.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Deutsche Telekom AG's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF11,219 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF42,960 Mil.

Deutsche Telekom AG's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (CHF10,275 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF11,194 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (CHF11,194 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF11,219 Mil).

Deutsche Telekom AG's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF42,453 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF42,511 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF42,511 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF43,042 Mil).


Deutsche Telekom AG Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Telekom AG'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.

Deutsche Telekom AG Other Operating Expense Chart

Deutsche Telekom AG Annual Data
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Other Operating Expense
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Deutsche Telekom AG Quarterly Data
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Deutsche Telekom AG 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 CHF42,960 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 CHF42,960 Mil mean?
Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) has a Other Operating Expense of CHF42,960 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG's Other Operating Expense too high?
Deutsche Telekom AG's current Other Operating Expense is CHF42,960 Mil. Overall, Deutsche Telekom AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Telekom AG's Other Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Deutsche Telekom AG's Other Operating Expense of CHF42,960 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Other Operating Expense is CHF42,960 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF25.57, compared to a current price of CHF24.10 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is CHF42,960 Mil. Deutsche Telekom AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE), the current Other Operating Expense is CHF42,960 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF24.10 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF25.57. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Telekom AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DTE:

  • Other Operating Expense: CHF42,960 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF25.57 vs. price of CHF24.10 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Deutsche Telekom AG Business Description

Address Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 140, Bonn, DEU, 53113
Deutsche Telekom is Germany's incumbent telecom operator and remains the dominant player in mobile and fixed markets. It also owns a controlling stake in T-Mobile US—one of three primary wireless carriers in the United States—which merged with Sprint in 2020, consolidating the market from four to three operators. Aside from its two core markets, Deutsche Telekom operates in several Central European countries and holds an IT arm (Systems Solutions).
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