Williams (LTS:0LXB) Total Operating Expense: $3,019 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0LXB Williams Companies Inc LTS:0LXB
80 GF Score
Price $75.73
GF Value $60.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Williams Total Operating Expense?

Williams LTS:0LXB +0.79% 80 Total Operating Expense is $3,019 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LXB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Williams's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $749 Mil. Williams's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,019 Mil.

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Williams Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Williams Total Operating Expense Chart

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Williams 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 $3,019 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 $3,019 Mil mean?
Williams (LTS:0LXB) has a Total Operating Expense of $3,019 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Williams and its competitors.
Is Williams' Total Operating Expense too high?
Williams' current Total Operating Expense is $3,019 Mil. Overall, Williams has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams' Total Operating Expense compare to EPD and KMI?
Williams' Total Operating Expense of $3,019 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Williams and its competitors. Williams's current Total Operating Expense is $3,019 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Williams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams (LTS:0LXB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.64, compared to a current price of $75.73 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $3,019 Mil. Williams' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 11 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 Williams (LTS:0LXB), the current Total Operating Expense is $3,019 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 Williams (LTS:0LXB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $75.73 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.64. GuruFocus considers Williams to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LXB:

  • Total Operating Expense: $3,019 Mil
  • GF Value™: $60.64 vs. price of $75.73 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Williams Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address One Williams Center, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74172
Williams operates the Transco pipeline, which connects the Gulf Coast to the Northeast United States. It has additional natural gas transmission pipelines connecting the Rockies to the Pacific Northwest and midcontinent. At the field level, it operates substantial gathering and processing assets in Appalachia and other basins. The company has also struck several power supply agreements.
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