Fortinet (XSWX:FTNT) Other Operating Expense: CHF-6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:FTNT Fortinet Inc XSWX:FTNT
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What is Fortinet Other Operating Expense?

Fortinet XSWX:FTNT 91 Other Operating Expense is CHF-6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FTNT with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF80.86. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Fortinet's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-6 Mil.

Fortinet's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 (CHF-1 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF-1 Mil) but then stayed the same from Dec. 2025 (CHF-1 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF-1 Mil).

Fortinet's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF-5 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF-5 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (CHF-5 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF-10 Mil).

Fortinet Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortinet'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.

Fortinet Other Operating Expense Chart

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Fortinet 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 CHF-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 CHF-6 Mil mean?
Fortinet (XSWX:FTNT) has a Other Operating Expense of CHF-6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Fortinet and its competitors.
Is Fortinet's Other Operating Expense too high?
Fortinet's current Other Operating Expense is CHF-6 Mil. Overall, Fortinet has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortinet's Other Operating Expense compare to ?
Fortinet's Other Operating Expense of CHF-6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Software 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 Fortinet and its competitors. Fortinet's current Other Operating Expense is CHF-6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortinet stock overvalued right now?
Fortinet (XSWX:FTNT) has a current Other Operating Expense of CHF-6 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF80.86, compared to a current price of CHF127.04 — trading 57.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is CHF-6 Mil. Fortinet's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Fortinet (XSWX:FTNT), the current Other Operating Expense is CHF-6 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 Fortinet (XSWX:FTNT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortinet stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF127.04 is trading 57.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF80.86.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FTNT:

  • Other Operating Expense: CHF-6 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF80.86 vs. price of CHF127.04 (57.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Fortinet Business Description

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Address 909 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA, USA, 94086
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 800,000 customers across the world.
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