Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Total Operating Expense: €5,934 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:DEN Dentsu Group Inc FRA:DEN
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Price €17.20
GF Value €22.10
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What is Dentsu Group Total Operating Expense?

Dentsu Group FRA:DEN +5.52% 68 Total Operating Expense is €5,934 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.10. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Dentsu Group's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,397 Mil. Dentsu Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,934 Mil.

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Dentsu Group Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Dentsu Group Total Operating Expense Chart

Dentsu Group Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Dentsu Group Quarterly Data
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Dentsu Group 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 €5,934 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 €5,934 Mil mean?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a Total Operating Expense of €5,934 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Dentsu Group and its competitors.
Is Dentsu Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
Dentsu Group's current Total Operating Expense is €5,934 Mil. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's Total Operating Expense compare to APP and OMC?
Dentsu Group's Total Operating Expense of €5,934 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Dentsu Group and its competitors. Dentsu Group's current Total Operating Expense is €5,934 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a current Total Operating Expense of €5,934 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.10, compared to a current price of €17.20 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €5,934 Mil. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current Total Operating Expense is €5,934 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.20 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.10.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:

  • Total Operating Expense: €5,934 Mil
  • GF Value™: €22.10 vs. price of €17.20 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Dentsu Group Business Description

Address 1-8-1 Higashi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7001
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
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