WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) Total Operating Expense: €316.9 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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FRA:WU5 WideOpenWest Inc FRA:WU5
63 GF Score
Price €4.42
GF Value €3.77
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What is WideOpenWest Total Operating Expense?

WideOpenWest FRA:WU5 63 Total Operating Expense is €316.9 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:WU5 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.77. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

WideOpenWest's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €74.8 Mil. WideOpenWest's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €316.9 Mil.

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WideOpenWest Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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WideOpenWest Total Operating Expense Chart

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WideOpenWest 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 Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €316.9 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 €316.9 Mil mean?
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) has a Total Operating Expense of €316.9 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on WideOpenWest and its competitors.
Is WideOpenWest's Total Operating Expense too high?
WideOpenWest's current Total Operating Expense is €316.9 Mil. Overall, WideOpenWest has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WideOpenWest's Total Operating Expense compare to ATEX and ATNI?
WideOpenWest's Total Operating Expense of €316.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 WideOpenWest and its competitors. WideOpenWest's current Total Operating Expense is €316.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WideOpenWest stock overvalued right now?
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) has a current Total Operating Expense of €316.9 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.77, compared to a current price of €4.42 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €316.9 Mil. WideOpenWest's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5), the current Total Operating Expense is €316.9 Mil as of Sep. 2025. 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 WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WideOpenWest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.42 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.77.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WU5:

  • Total Operating Expense: €316.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3.77 vs. price of €4.42 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WU5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

WideOpenWest Business Description

Address 7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 1000, Englewood, CO, USA, 80111
WideOpenWest Inc is a cable operator and broadband service, provider. The company serves residential, business and wholesale customers in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, Tennessee, Maryland, and South Carolina. Its service portfolio consists of high-speed internet, data, voice, cloud, and cable television services. The company operates in one business segment that is Broadband Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from the subscription service revenue received.
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