Wingstop (FRA:WST) Total Operating Expense: €135.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:WST Wingstop Inc FRA:WST
82 GF Score
Price €152.15
GF Value €326.77
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Wingstop Total Operating Expense?

Wingstop FRA:WST -1.49% 82 Total Operating Expense is €135.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WST with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €326.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Wingstop's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €35.7 Mil. Wingstop's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €135.0 Mil.

Wingstop Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Wingstop Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Wingstop Total Operating Expense Chart

Wingstop Annual Data
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Wingstop Quarterly Data
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Wingstop 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 €135.0 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 €135.0 Mil mean?
Wingstop (FRA:WST) has a Total Operating Expense of €135.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Wingstop and its competitors.
Is Wingstop's Total Operating Expense too high?
Wingstop's current Total Operating Expense is €135.0 Mil. Overall, Wingstop has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wingstop's Total Operating Expense compare to CAKE and SHAK?
Wingstop's Total Operating Expense of €135.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Restaurants 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 Wingstop and its competitors. Wingstop's current Total Operating Expense is €135.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wingstop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wingstop (FRA:WST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €326.77, compared to a current price of €152.15 — trading 53.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €135.0 Mil. Wingstop's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Wingstop (FRA:WST), the current Total Operating Expense is €135.0 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 Wingstop (FRA:WST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wingstop stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €152.15 is trading 53.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €326.77. GuruFocus considers Wingstop to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WST:

  • Total Operating Expense: €135.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €326.77 vs. price of €152.15 (53.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Wingstop Business Description

Other Exchanges WING:USAWST:Germany
Address 2801 N Central Expressway, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX, USA, 75204
Wingstop is a fast casual restaurant concept built around a simple chicken-centric menu. The firm primarily offers bone-in and boneless wings, tenders, and a chicken sandwich, customizable across 12 flavors. The banner generated $5.3 billion in system sales in 2025 across 3,056 units, with 85% located in the US. Wingstop largely operates as a franchisor, with 98% of units franchised, and earns revenue largely from collecting royalties and advertising fees paid by franchisees, with a smaller contribution from company-owned restaurant sales.
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