Tesla (CHIX:TL0D) Total Operating Expense: €11,486 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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86 GF Score
Price €380.00
GF Value €257.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Tesla Total Operating Expense?

Tesla CHIX:TL0D +5.02% 86 Total Operating Expense is €11,486 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TL0D with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €257.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Tesla's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,269 Mil. Tesla's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €11,486 Mil.

Tesla Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Tesla 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.

Tesla Total Operating Expense Chart

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Tesla 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €11,486 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 €11,486 Mil mean?
Tesla (CHIX:TL0D) has a Total Operating Expense of €11,486 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Tesla and its competitors.
Is Tesla's Total Operating Expense too high?
Tesla's current Total Operating Expense is €11,486 Mil. Overall, Tesla has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesla's Total Operating Expense compare to GM and F?
Tesla's Total Operating Expense of €11,486 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Tesla and its competitors. Tesla's current Total Operating Expense is €11,486 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesla stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesla (CHIX:TL0D) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €257.64, compared to a current price of €380.00 — trading 47.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €11,486 Mil. Tesla's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 Tesla (CHIX:TL0D), the current Total Operating Expense is €11,486 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 Tesla (CHIX:TL0D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesla stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €380.00 is trading 47.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €257.64. GuruFocus considers Tesla to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TL0D:

  • Total Operating Expense: €11,486 Mil
  • GF Value™: €257.64 vs. price of €380.00 (47.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TL0D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tesla Business Description

Address 1 Tesla Road, Austin, TX, USA, 78725
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of real-world artificial intelligence software, which includes autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a midsize sedan and crossover SUV in the entry-level luxury category, a luxury light truck, and a semitruck. Tesla also runs a robotaxi service in four US metropolitan areas. Global deliveries in 2025 were nearly 1.64 million vehicles. Additionally, the company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties, including utilities, solar panels, and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network and a US auto insurance business.
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