FLIDF (FLSmidth AS) Total Operating Expense: $462 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FLIDF FLSmidth & Co AS FLIDF
69 GF Score
Price $78.86
GF Value $44.27
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is FLSmidth AS Total Operating Expense?

FLSmidth AS FLIDF 69 Total Operating Expense is $462 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FLIDF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.27. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

FLSmidth AS's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $117 Mil. FLSmidth AS's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $462 Mil.

FLSmidth AS Total Operating Expense Related Terms

FLSmidth AS Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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FLSmidth AS Total Operating Expense Chart

FLSmidth AS Annual Data
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FLSmidth AS Quarterly Data
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FLSmidth AS 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 $462 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 $462 Mil mean?
FLSmidth AS (FLIDF) has a Total Operating Expense of $462 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on FLSmidth AS and its competitors.
Is FLSmidth AS's Total Operating Expense too high?
FLSmidth AS's current Total Operating Expense is $462 Mil. Overall, FLSmidth AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FLSmidth AS's Total Operating Expense compare to GEV and ETN?
FLSmidth AS's Total Operating Expense of $462 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 FLSmidth AS and its competitors. FLSmidth AS's current Total Operating Expense is $462 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FLSmidth AS stock overvalued right now?
FLSmidth AS (FLIDF) has a current Total Operating Expense of $462 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.27, compared to a current price of $78.86 — trading 78.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $462 Mil. FLSmidth AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 FLSmidth AS (FLIDF), the current Total Operating Expense is $462 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 FLSmidth AS (FLIDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $78.86 is trading 78.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.27.

Key valuation signals for FLIDF:

  • Total Operating Expense: $462 Mil
  • GF Value™: $44.27 vs. price of $78.86 (78.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

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

FLSmidth AS Business Description

Address Havneholmen 2, Copenhagen, DNK, 2450
FLSmidth & Co AS is a Denmark-based company thatsupplies technologies and services to the mining industry, including solutions across processing flowsheets. Its offerings are aimed at supporting operational efficiency, risk management, and environmental considerations in the production of metals and minerals. The company's three segments are: Service, Products, and Pumps, Cyclones & Valves (PC&V). The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Service segment. Geographically, the company operates across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia & Australia. Among all regions, South America contributes the majority of revenue.
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