Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Total Operating Expense: $6,472 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0HTG Cardinal Health Inc LTS:0HTG
83 GF Score
Price $238.69
GF Value $140.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cardinal Health Total Operating Expense?

Cardinal Health LTS:0HTG +0.19% 83 Total Operating Expense is $6,472 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $140.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cardinal Health's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,656 Mil. Cardinal Health's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,472 Mil.

Cardinal Health Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Cardinal Health Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Cardinal Health Total Operating Expense Chart

Cardinal Health Annual Data
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Cardinal Health Quarterly Data
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Cardinal Health 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 $6,472 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 $6,472 Mil mean?
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) has a Total Operating Expense of $6,472 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors.
Is Cardinal Health's Total Operating Expense too high?
Cardinal Health's current Total Operating Expense is $6,472 Mil. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's Total Operating Expense compare to COR and MCK?
Cardinal Health's Total Operating Expense of $6,472 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors. Cardinal Health's current Total Operating Expense is $6,472 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $140.72, compared to a current price of $238.69 — trading 69.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $6,472 Mil. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG), the current Total Operating Expense is $6,472 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $238.69 is trading 69.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $140.72. GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTG:

  • Total Operating Expense: $6,472 Mil
  • GF Value™: $140.72 vs. price of $238.69 (69.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Cardinal Health Business Description

Address 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH, USA, 43017
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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