BAESY (BAE Systems) Total Operating Expense: $34,568 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


BAESY BAE Systems PLC BAESY
82 GF Score
Price $97.95
GF Value $88.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is BAE Systems Total Operating Expense?

BAE Systems BAESY +1.98% 82 Total Operating Expense is $34,568 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates BAESY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

BAE Systems's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $17,806 Mil. BAE Systems's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $34,568 Mil.

BAE Systems Total Operating Expense Related Terms

BAE Systems Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

BAE Systems Total Operating Expense Chart

BAE Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14,176.86 14,680.88 16,326.58 18,691.53 21,141.90

BAE Systems Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Total Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13,856.96 14,329.52 15,938.05 16,762.55 17,805.89
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BAE Systems 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 $34,568 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 $34,568 Mil mean?
BAE Systems (BAESY) has a Total Operating Expense of $34,568 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors.
Is BAE Systems' Total Operating Expense too high?
BAE Systems' current Total Operating Expense is $34,568 Mil. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Total Operating Expense compare to SPCX and GE?
BAE Systems' Total Operating Expense of $34,568 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. BAE Systems's current Total Operating Expense is $34,568 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.30, compared to a current price of $97.95 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $34,568 Mil. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 BAE Systems (BAESY), the current Total Operating Expense is $34,568 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 BAE Systems (BAESY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $97.95 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $88.30. GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BAESY:

  • Total Operating Expense: $34,568 Mil
  • GF Value™: $88.30 vs. price of $97.95 (10.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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

BAE Systems Business Description

Address 6 Carlton Gardens, Stirling Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 5AD
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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