Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) Total Operating Expense: $6,018 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0HVP Lumen Technologies Inc LTS:0HVP
53 GF Score
Price $6.65
GF Value $4.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lumen Technologies Total Operating Expense?

Lumen Technologies LTS:0HVP 53 Total Operating Expense is $6,018 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HVP with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Lumen Technologies's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,458 Mil. Lumen Technologies's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,018 Mil.

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Lumen Technologies Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Lumen Technologies Total Operating Expense Chart

Lumen Technologies Annual Data
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Lumen Technologies 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 $6,018 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 $6,018 Mil mean?
Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) has a Total Operating Expense of $6,018 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Lumen Technologies and its competitors.
Is Lumen Technologies' Total Operating Expense too high?
Lumen Technologies' current Total Operating Expense is $6,018 Mil. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' Total Operating Expense compare to GSAT and IRDM?
Lumen Technologies' Total Operating Expense of $6,018 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. Lumen Technologies's current Total Operating Expense is $6,018 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.15, compared to a current price of $6.65 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $6,018 Mil. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP), the current Total Operating Expense is $6,018 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 Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.65 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.15. GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HVP:

  • Total Operating Expense: $6,018 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.15 vs. price of $6.65 (60.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Lumen Technologies Business Description

Address 100 CenturyLink Drive, Monroe, LA, USA, 71203
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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