Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Other Operating Expense: CHF96 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:GIVN Givaudan SA XSWX:GIVN
87 GF Score
Price CHF3,422.00
GF Value CHF3,740.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Givaudan Other Operating Expense?

Givaudan XSWX:GIVN +0.56% 87 Other Operating Expense is CHF96 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIVN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3,740.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Givaudan's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF53 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF96 Mil.

Givaudan's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF36 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (CHF43 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 (CHF43 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF53 Mil).

Givaudan's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 (CHF120 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF84 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF84 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF96 Mil).

Givaudan Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Givaudan'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.

Givaudan Other Operating Expense Chart

Givaudan Annual Data
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Givaudan Semi-Annual Data
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Givaudan 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF96 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 CHF96 Mil mean?
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a Other Operating Expense of CHF96 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors.
Is Givaudan's Other Operating Expense too high?
Givaudan's current Other Operating Expense is CHF96 Mil. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's Other Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Givaudan's Other Operating Expense of CHF96 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 Givaudan and its competitors. Givaudan's current Other Operating Expense is CHF96 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,740.98, compared to a current price of CHF3,422.00 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is CHF96 Mil. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current Other Operating Expense is CHF96 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF3,422.00 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,740.98. GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:

  • Other Operating Expense: CHF96 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF3,740.98 vs. price of CHF3,422.00 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Givaudan Business Description

Address Chemin de la Parfumerie 5, Vernier, CHE, 1214
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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