Droneshield (ASX:DRO) Total Operating Expense: A$146.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:DRO Droneshield Ltd ASX:DRO
81 GF Score
Price A$2.41
GF Value A$2.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Droneshield Total Operating Expense?

Droneshield ASX:DRO +0.84% 81 Total Operating Expense is A$146.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:DRO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Droneshield's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$96.2 Mil. Droneshield's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$146.5 Mil.

Droneshield Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Droneshield Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Droneshield Total Operating Expense Chart

Droneshield Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Droneshield Semi-Annual Data
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Droneshield Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total 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 A$146.5 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 Total Operating Expense of A$146.5 Mil mean?
Droneshield (ASX:DRO) has a Total Operating Expense of A$146.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Droneshield and its competitors.
Is Droneshield's Total Operating Expense too high?
Droneshield's current Total Operating Expense is A$146.5 Mil. Overall, Droneshield has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Droneshield's Total Operating Expense compare to SPCX and GE?
Droneshield's Total Operating Expense of A$146.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Total 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Droneshield and its competitors. Droneshield's current Total Operating Expense is A$146.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Droneshield stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Droneshield (ASX:DRO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.42, compared to a current price of A$2.41 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is A$146.5 Mil. Droneshield's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Droneshield (ASX:DRO), the current Total Operating Expense is A$146.5 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 Droneshield (ASX:DRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Droneshield stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$2.41 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.42. GuruFocus considers Droneshield to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:DRO:

  • Total Operating Expense: A$146.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$2.42 vs. price of A$2.41 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Droneshield Business Description

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Address 126 Phillip Street, Level 5, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Droneshield Ltd develops and sells hardware and software for drone detection and security. The principal activity of the company is the development, commercialization, and sales of hardware and software technology for drone detection and security. It has four products: Dismounted, which include RfPatrol Mk2, DroneGun Mk4, Immediate Response Kit (IRK), DroneGun Tactical; On-The-Move includes DroneSentry-X Mk2, Expeditionary Fixed Site (EFS) Kit; Fixed Site includes DroneSentry; and Software includes DroneSentry-C2, Tactical DroneSentry-C2, and DroneOptID. The company provides its solutions to the intelligence community, Government, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, and airports globally. Its geographical segments are the United States, Australia and the rest of World.
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