YouGov (LSE:YOU) Total Operating Expense: £296.9 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


LSE:YOU YouGov PLC LSE:YOU
74 GF Score
Price £2.37
GF Value £5.67
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is YouGov Total Operating Expense?

YouGov LSE:YOU +0.51% 74 Total Operating Expense is £296.9 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:YOU with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

YouGov's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £133.3 Mil. YouGov's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £296.9 Mil.

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YouGov Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YouGov's Total Operating Expense can be seen below:

* 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.

YouGov Total Operating Expense Chart

YouGov Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Total Operating Expense
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YouGov Semi-Annual Data
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YouGov 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 Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £296.9 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 £296.9 Mil mean?
YouGov (LSE:YOU) has a Total Operating Expense of £296.9 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on YouGov and its competitors.
Is YouGov's Total Operating Expense too high?
YouGov's current Total Operating Expense is £296.9 Mil. Overall, YouGov has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YouGov's Total Operating Expense compare to VRSK and EFX?
YouGov's Total Operating Expense of £296.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business 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 YouGov and its competitors. YouGov's current Total Operating Expense is £296.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YouGov stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouGov (LSE:YOU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.67, compared to a current price of £2.37 — trading 58.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is £296.9 Mil. YouGov's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 YouGov (LSE:YOU), the current Total Operating Expense is £296.9 Mil as of Jan. 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 YouGov (LSE:YOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouGov stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.37 is trading 58.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.67. GuruFocus considers YouGov to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:YOU:

  • Total Operating Expense: £296.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: £5.67 vs. price of £2.37 (58.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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

YouGov Business Description

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YouGov PLC is a market research agency company. Its suite of products consists of YouGov BrandIndex, YouGov Reports, and YouGov Profiles. Other services offered are YouGov Omnibus service and custom research by sector specialists. Segments in which the company operates include Data Products, Data Services and CPS. Revenues are generated from market research services, syndicated services, non-syndicated services, and media buying. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from EMEA and also has its presence in the UK, Americas, and Asia Pacific.
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