Alcon (MEX:ALC N) Total Operating Expense: MXN86,035 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:ALC N Alcon Inc MEX:ALC N
73 GF Score
Price MXN1,158.62
GF Value MXN1,530.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Alcon Total Operating Expense?

Alcon MEX:ALC N 73 Total Operating Expense is MXN86,035 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ALC N with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,530.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Alcon's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN22,234 Mil. Alcon's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN86,035 Mil.

Alcon Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Alcon Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Alcon Total Operating Expense Chart

Alcon Annual Data
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Alcon 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 MXN86,035 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 MXN86,035 Mil mean?
Alcon (MEX:ALC N) has a Total Operating Expense of MXN86,035 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Alcon and its competitors.
Is Alcon's Total Operating Expense too high?
Alcon's current Total Operating Expense is MXN86,035 Mil. Overall, Alcon has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcon's Total Operating Expense compare to ISRG and BDX?
Alcon's Total Operating Expense of MXN86,035 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Devices & Instruments company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Alcon and its competitors. Alcon's current Total Operating Expense is MXN86,035 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon (MEX:ALC N) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,530.81, compared to a current price of MXN1,158.62 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is MXN86,035 Mil. Alcon's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Alcon (MEX:ALC N), the current Total Operating Expense is MXN86,035 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 Alcon (MEX:ALC N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,158.62 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,530.81. GuruFocus considers Alcon to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ALC N:

  • Total Operating Expense: MXN86,035 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN1,530.81 vs. price of MXN1,158.62 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Alcon Business Description

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Alcon is one of the leading visioncare companies in the world. Following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, it was spun off as a public company in April 2019. Alcon operates in two segments: visioncare and surgical. Visioncare comprises contact lenses, lenscare solutions, and a suite of ocular health products. With brands like Dailies, Total1, and Air Optix, Alcon controls about one fourth of the US contact lens market. Surgical comprises intraocular lenses, ophthalmic surgical equipment, and consumables used during surgeries. Its main products include Centurion, a phacoemulsification device used during cataract surgeries, and a portfolio of IOLs including PanOptix and Vivity. Alcon has one of the largest installed bases of eye surgical equipment in the world.
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