ZTE (FRA:FZM) Total Operating Expense: €4,099 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:FZM ZTE Corp FRA:FZM
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Price €2.67
GF Value €2.47
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What is ZTE Total Operating Expense?

ZTE FRA:FZM +4.65% 81 Total Operating Expense is €4,099 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FZM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ZTE's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €998 Mil. ZTE's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,099 Mil.

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ZTE Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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ZTE Total Operating Expense Chart

ZTE Annual Data
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ZTE 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 €4,099 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 €4,099 Mil mean?
ZTE (FRA:FZM) has a Total Operating Expense of €4,099 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on ZTE and its competitors.
Is ZTE's Total Operating Expense too high?
ZTE's current Total Operating Expense is €4,099 Mil. Overall, ZTE has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTE's Total Operating Expense compare to CSCO and CIEN?
ZTE's Total Operating Expense of €4,099 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Hardware 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 ZTE and its competitors. ZTE's current Total Operating Expense is €4,099 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZTE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE (FRA:FZM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.47, compared to a current price of €2.67 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €4,099 Mil. ZTE's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 ZTE (FRA:FZM), the current Total Operating Expense is €4,099 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 ZTE (FRA:FZM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.67 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.47. GuruFocus considers ZTE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FZM:

  • Total Operating Expense: €4,099 Mil
  • GF Value™: €2.47 vs. price of €2.67 (8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

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

ZTE Business Description

Address ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN, 518057
ZTE Corp is a provider of integrated telecommunications and IT solutions with a full range of end-to-end ICT products and solutions integrating design, development, production, sales, and services with a special focus on carriers networks, government and corporate business, and consumer business. It operates in three segments Carriers network, Consumer Business, and Government and Corporate Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from equipment supporting carriers' networks. It has a presence in the PRC, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC region.
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