BYCBF (Barry Callebaut AG) Total Operating Expense: $982 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


BYCBF Barry Callebaut AG BYCBF
64 GF Score
Price $1,387.89
GF Value $2,374.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Barry Callebaut AG Total Operating Expense?

Barry Callebaut AG BYCBF 64 Total Operating Expense is $982 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates BYCBF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,374.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Barry Callebaut AG's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $484 Mil. Barry Callebaut AG's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $982 Mil.


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Barry Callebaut AG Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Barry Callebaut AG Total Operating Expense Chart

Barry Callebaut AG Annual Data
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Barry Callebaut AG Semi-Annual Data
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Barry Callebaut AG 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $982 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 $982 Mil mean?
Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) has a Total Operating Expense of $982 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's Total Operating Expense too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current Total Operating Expense is $982 Mil. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's Total Operating Expense compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Barry Callebaut AG's Total Operating Expense of $982 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. Barry Callebaut AG's current Total Operating Expense is $982 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,374.24, compared to a current price of $1,387.89 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $982 Mil. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF), the current Total Operating Expense is $982 Mil as of Feb. 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1,387.89 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,374.24. GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BYCBF:

  • Total Operating Expense: $982 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2,374.24 vs. price of $1,387.89 (41.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Barry Callebaut AG Business Description

Address Hardturmstrasse 181, Zurich, CHE, 8005
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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