AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) Total Operating Expense: $571 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


LTS:0HAL AeroVironment Inc LTS:0HAL
81 GF Score
Price $159.84
GF Value $248.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is AeroVironment Total Operating Expense?

AeroVironment LTS:0HAL -4.29% 81 Total Operating Expense is $571 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HAL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $248.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

AeroVironment's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $146 Mil. AeroVironment's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $571 Mil.

AeroVironment Total Operating Expense Related Terms

AeroVironment Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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AeroVironment Total Operating Expense Chart

AeroVironment Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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AeroVironment Quarterly Data
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AeroVironment 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $571 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 $571 Mil mean?
AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) has a Total Operating Expense of $571 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on AeroVironment and its competitors.
Is AeroVironment's Total Operating Expense too high?
AeroVironment's current Total Operating Expense is $571 Mil. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's Total Operating Expense compare to HXL and DPC?
AeroVironment's Total Operating Expense of $571 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 AeroVironment and its competitors. AeroVironment's current Total Operating Expense is $571 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AeroVironment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $248.64, compared to a current price of $159.84 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $571 Mil. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL), the current Total Operating Expense is $571 Mil as of Apr. 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 AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $159.84 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $248.64. GuruFocus considers AeroVironment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HAL:

  • Total Operating Expense: $571 Mil
  • GF Value™: $248.64 vs. price of $159.84 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AeroVironment Business Description

Address 241 18th Street South, Suite 650, Arlington, VA, USA, 22202
AeroVironment Inc supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities. Company operates in three segments: UxS, LMS, MW.
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