Valvoline (FRA:0V4) Total Operating Expense: €365 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:0V4 Valvoline Inc FRA:0V4
92 GF Score
Price €34.00
GF Value €44.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Valvoline Total Operating Expense?

Valvoline FRA:0V4 +0.59% 92 Total Operating Expense is €365 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:0V4 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Valvoline's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €87 Mil. Valvoline's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €365 Mil.

Valvoline Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Valvoline Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Valvoline Total Operating Expense Chart

Valvoline Annual Data
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Valvoline Quarterly Data
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Valvoline 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 €365 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 €365 Mil mean?
Valvoline (FRA:0V4) has a Total Operating Expense of €365 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Valvoline and its competitors.
Is Valvoline's Total Operating Expense too high?
Valvoline's current Total Operating Expense is €365 Mil. Overall, Valvoline has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valvoline's Total Operating Expense compare to RUSHA and OPLN?
Valvoline's Total Operating Expense of €365 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 Valvoline and its competitors. Valvoline's current Total Operating Expense is €365 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valvoline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline (FRA:0V4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.74, compared to a current price of €34.00 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €365 Mil. Valvoline's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Valvoline (FRA:0V4), the current Total Operating Expense is €365 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 Valvoline (FRA:0V4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €34.00 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.74. GuruFocus considers Valvoline to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0V4:

  • Total Operating Expense: €365 Mil
  • GF Value™: €44.74 vs. price of €34.00 (24% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0V4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Valvoline Business Description

Other Exchanges VVV:USA0V4:Germany
Address 100 Valvoline Way, Suite 100, Lexington, KY, USA, 40509
Valvoline Inc provides automotive preventive maintenance through retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Its full-service oil changes include Valvoline oil, a new oil filter, chassis lubrication, and an 18-point maintenance check. The Company provides differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, transmission service, air conditioning, and air filter replacement. It operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail locations. The majority of revenue is generated from the United States of America.
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