Covestro AG (LTS:0RBE) Total Operating Expense: €2,149 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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LTS:0RBE Covestro AG LTS:0RBE
65 GF Score
Price €59.83
GF Value €50.37
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What is Covestro AG Total Operating Expense?

Covestro AG LTS:0RBE 65 Total Operating Expense is €2,149 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RBE with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.37. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Covestro AG's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €621 Mil. Covestro AG's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,149 Mil.

Covestro AG Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Covestro AG Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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

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Covestro AG Total Operating Expense Chart

Covestro AG Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Covestro AG Quarterly Data
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Covestro AG 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,149 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 €2,149 Mil mean?
Covestro AG (LTS:0RBE) has a Total Operating Expense of €2,149 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Covestro AG and its competitors.
Is Covestro AG's Total Operating Expense too high?
Covestro AG's current Total Operating Expense is €2,149 Mil. Overall, Covestro AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covestro AG's Total Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Covestro AG's Total Operating Expense of €2,149 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Covestro AG and its competitors. Covestro AG's current Total Operating Expense is €2,149 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covestro AG stock overvalued right now?
Covestro AG (LTS:0RBE) has a current Total Operating Expense of €2,149 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.37, compared to a current price of €59.83 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €2,149 Mil. Covestro AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Covestro AG (LTS:0RBE), the current Total Operating Expense is €2,149 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Covestro AG (LTS:0RBE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covestro AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €59.83 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €50.37.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RBE:

  • Total Operating Expense: €2,149 Mil
  • GF Value™: €50.37 vs. price of €59.83 (18.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Covestro AG Business Description

Other Exchanges COVTY:USA1COV:Germany
Address Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 60, Leverkusen, NW, DEU, 51373
Covestro AG is a player in the polymer materials field. The firm is engaged in polyurethanes and polycarbonates products. It also has a sizable speciality chemicals business that is focused on coatings and adhesives. Demand for the company's products is driven by cyclical end markets, such as automotive, construction, and furniture. The company's segment includes Performance Materials and Solutions & Specialties. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Solutions & Specialties segment. The Solutions & Specialties segment includes six business entities: Engineering Plastics; Coatings & Adhesives; Tailored Urethanes; Thermoplastic Polyurethanes; Specialty Films; and Elastomers.
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