Celanese (FRA:DG3) Total Operating Expense: €1,013 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:DG3 Celanese Corp FRA:DG3
65 GF Score
Price €40.50
GF Value €60.05
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Celanese Total Operating Expense?

Celanese FRA:DG3 -2.01% 65 Total Operating Expense is €1,013 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DG3 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Celanese's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €254 Mil. Celanese's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,013 Mil.

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Celanese Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Celanese Total Operating Expense Chart

Celanese Annual Data
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Celanese Quarterly Data
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Celanese 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 €1,013 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 €1,013 Mil mean?
Celanese (FRA:DG3) has a Total Operating Expense of €1,013 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Celanese and its competitors.
Is Celanese's Total Operating Expense too high?
Celanese's current Total Operating Expense is €1,013 Mil. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's Total Operating Expense compare to OLN and HUN?
Celanese's Total Operating Expense of €1,013 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Celanese and its competitors. Celanese's current Total Operating Expense is €1,013 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (FRA:DG3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.05, compared to a current price of €40.50 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €1,013 Mil. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3), the current Total Operating Expense is €1,013 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €40.50 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €60.05. GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DG3:

  • Total Operating Expense: €1,013 Mil
  • GF Value™: €60.05 vs. price of €40.50 (32.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DG3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Celanese Business Description

Address 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 900N, Irving, TX, USA, 75039-5421
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
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