DLX (Deluxe) Total Operating Expense: $845 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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DLX Deluxe Corp DLX
67 GF Score
Price $24.28
GF Value $18.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Deluxe Total Operating Expense?

Deluxe DLX +0.17% 67 Total Operating Expense is $845 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DLX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Deluxe's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $202 Mil. Deluxe's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $845 Mil.

Deluxe Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Deluxe Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deluxe's Total 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.

Deluxe Total Operating Expense Chart

Deluxe Annual Data
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Deluxe Quarterly Data
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Deluxe 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $845 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 $845 Mil mean?
Deluxe (DLX) has a Total Operating Expense of $845 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Deluxe and its competitors.
Is Deluxe's Total Operating Expense too high?
Deluxe's current Total Operating Expense is $845 Mil. Overall, Deluxe has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deluxe's Total Operating Expense compare to TTI and MATW?
Deluxe's Total Operating Expense of $845 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Conglomerates 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 Deluxe and its competitors. Deluxe's current Total Operating Expense is $845 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deluxe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe (DLX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.91, compared to a current price of $24.28 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $845 Mil. Deluxe's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Deluxe (DLX), the current Total Operating Expense is $845 Mil as of Jun. 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 Deluxe (DLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.28 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.91. GuruFocus considers Deluxe to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DLX:

  • Total Operating Expense: $845 Mil
  • GF Value™: $18.91 vs. price of $24.28 (28.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Deluxe Business Description

Other Exchanges DL8:Germany
Address 801 S. Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55402-2807
Deluxe Corp is principally a payments and data company. Its reportable segments are: Merchant Services, B2B Payments, Data Solutions, and Print. Maximum revenue is derived from its Print segment, which provides printed personal and business checks, business essentials, as well as branded promotional, print, apparel, and digital storefront solutions. The Merchant Services segment provides electronic credit and debit card authorization, payment systems, and processing services. The B2B segment offers treasury management solutions, integrated accounts payable disbursements, and fraud and security services, and the Data Solutions segment offers data, analytics, and marketing services, as well as financial institution profitability reporting and business incorporation services.
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