NTGR (Netgear) Total Operating Expense: $300.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NTGR Netgear Inc NTGR
70 GF Score
Price $22.09
GF Value $21.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Netgear Total Operating Expense?

Netgear NTGR +2.74% 70 Total Operating Expense is $300.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NTGR with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Netgear's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $72.5 Mil. Netgear's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $300.5 Mil.

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Netgear Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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

* 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.

Netgear Total Operating Expense Chart

Netgear Annual Data
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Netgear Quarterly Data
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Netgear 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 $300.5 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 $300.5 Mil mean?
Netgear (NTGR) has a Total Operating Expense of $300.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Netgear and its competitors.
Is Netgear's Total Operating Expense too high?
Netgear's current Total Operating Expense is $300.5 Mil. Overall, Netgear has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netgear's Total Operating Expense compare to FEIM and CLFD?
Netgear's Total Operating Expense of $300.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Netgear and its competitors. Netgear's current Total Operating Expense is $300.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netgear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netgear (NTGR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.22, compared to a current price of $22.09 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $300.5 Mil. Netgear's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Netgear (NTGR), the current Total Operating Expense is $300.5 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 Netgear (NTGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netgear stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.09 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.22. GuruFocus considers Netgear to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NTGR:

  • Total Operating Expense: $300.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.22 vs. price of $22.09 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Netgear Business Description

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Address 3553 North First Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Netgear Inc provider of networking technologies for businesses, homes, and service providers. It delivers a wide range of intelligent solutions designed to unleash the full potential of connectivity. The group has two segments: Enterprise and Consumer which offers reliable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions, including switches, routers, access points, software, and AV over IP technologies, tailored to meet the diverse needs of organizations of all sizes. The Home Networking and Mobile offers connectivity, powerful performance, and enhanced security features right out of the box, designed to help keep families safe online, and Others. It conduct business across three geographic territories: Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific.
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