Dover (DOV) Total Operating Expense: $1,888 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


DOV Dover Corp DOV
90 GF Score
Price $224.28
GF Value $197.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Dover Total Operating Expense?

Dover DOV +0.12% 90 Total Operating Expense is $1,888 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DOV with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $197.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Dover's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $492 Mil. Dover's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,888 Mil.

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Dover 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.

Dover Total Operating Expense Chart

Dover Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
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Dover Quarterly Data
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Dover 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 $1,888 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 $1,888 Mil mean?
Dover (DOV) has a Total Operating Expense of $1,888 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Dover and its competitors.
Is Dover's Total Operating Expense too high?
Dover's current Total Operating Expense is $1,888 Mil. Overall, Dover has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dover's Total Operating Expense compare to IR and OTIS?
Dover's Total Operating Expense of $1,888 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 Dover and its competitors. Dover's current Total Operating Expense is $1,888 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dover stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dover (DOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $197.25, compared to a current price of $224.28 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $1,888 Mil. Dover's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Dover (DOV), the current Total Operating Expense is $1,888 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 Dover (DOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dover stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $224.28 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $197.25. GuruFocus considers Dover to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DOV:

  • Total Operating Expense: $1,888 Mil
  • GF Value™: $197.25 vs. price of $224.28 (13.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Dover Business Description

Address 3005 Highland Parkway, Downers Grove, IL, USA, 60515
Founded in 1955 by George Ohrstrom, Dover has become an industrial behemoth through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands. The company is organized into five segments through which it designs and manufactures highly engineered components, such as vehicle repair, factory automation, welding, aerospace, fuel dispensing, printing, liquid handling, refrigeration, and can-making equipment. It has operations around the globe but generates over half of its revenue in the United States.
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