ESRT (Empire State Realty Trust) Total Operating Expense: $270.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ESRT Empire State Realty Trust Inc ESRT
66 GF Score
Price $5.37
GF Value $8.80
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Empire State Realty Trust Total Operating Expense?

Empire State Realty Trust ESRT +4.47% 66 Total Operating Expense is $270.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ESRT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Empire State Realty Trust's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $68.3 Mil. Empire State Realty Trust's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $270.2 Mil.

Empire State Realty Trust Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Empire State Realty Trust 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.
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Empire State Realty Trust Total Operating Expense Chart

Empire State Realty Trust Annual Data
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Empire State Realty Trust Quarterly Data
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Empire State Realty Trust 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 $270.2 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 $270.2 Mil mean?
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has a Total Operating Expense of $270.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors.
Is Empire State Realty Trust's Total Operating Expense too high?
Empire State Realty Trust's current Total Operating Expense is $270.2 Mil. Overall, Empire State Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire State Realty Trust's Total Operating Expense compare to SAFE and JBGS?
Empire State Realty Trust's Total Operating Expense of $270.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the REITs 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 Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors. Empire State Realty Trust's current Total Operating Expense is $270.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire State Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.80, compared to a current price of $5.37 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $270.2 Mil. Empire State Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT), the current Total Operating Expense is $270.2 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 Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire State Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.37 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.80. GuruFocus considers Empire State Realty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ESRT:

  • Total Operating Expense: $270.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.80 vs. price of $5.37 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Empire State Realty Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges ES9:Germany
Address 111 West 33rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10120
Empire State Realty Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates office, retail, and multifamily properties located in New York City, prominently in Manhattan. Its portfolio includes office and retail space as well as residential units. The company's objective is to maximize cash flow and total returns to its shareholders and to increase the value of the properties. Its reportable segments consist of a real estate segment and an Observatory segment. The majority of revenue is derived from the Real Estate segment, which includes all activities related to the ownership, management, operation, acquisition, redevelopment, repositioning and disposition of its traditional real estate assets.
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