LNXSF (Lanxess AG) Total Operating Expense: $1,302 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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67 GF Score
Price $17.00
GF Value $23.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lanxess AG Total Operating Expense?

Lanxess AG LNXSF 67 Total Operating Expense is $1,302 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LNXSF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Lanxess AG's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $349 Mil. Lanxess AG's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,302 Mil.

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Lanxess AG Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Lanxess AG Total Operating Expense Chart

Lanxess AG Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Lanxess AG Quarterly Data
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Lanxess AG 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 $1,302 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 $1,302 Mil mean?
Lanxess AG (LNXSF) has a Total Operating Expense of $1,302 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors.
Is Lanxess AG's Total Operating Expense too high?
Lanxess AG's current Total Operating Expense is $1,302 Mil. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's Total Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Lanxess AG's Total Operating Expense of $1,302 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. Lanxess AG's current Total Operating Expense is $1,302 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG (LNXSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.56, compared to a current price of $17.00 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $1,302 Mil. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Lanxess AG (LNXSF), the current Total Operating Expense is $1,302 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 Lanxess AG (LNXSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $17.00 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.56. GuruFocus considers Lanxess AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LNXSF:

  • Total Operating Expense: $1,302 Mil
  • GF Value™: $23.56 vs. price of $17.00 (27.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Lanxess AG Business Description

Address Kennedyplatz 1, Cologne, DEU, 50569
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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