Storytel AB (OSTO:STORY B) Total Operating Expense: kr1,400 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:STORY B Storytel AB OSTO:STORY B
73 GF Score
Price kr90.05
GF Value kr74.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Storytel AB Total Operating Expense?

Storytel AB OSTO:STORY B +0.17% 73 Total Operating Expense is kr1,400 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:STORY B with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr74.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Storytel AB's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr358 Mil. Storytel AB's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,400 Mil.

Storytel AB Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Storytel AB Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Storytel AB Total Operating Expense Chart

Storytel AB Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Storytel AB Quarterly Data
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Storytel AB 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 kr1,400 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 kr1,400 Mil mean?
Storytel AB (OSTO:STORY B) has a Total Operating Expense of kr1,400 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Storytel AB and its competitors.
Is Storytel AB's Total Operating Expense too high?
Storytel AB's current Total Operating Expense is kr1,400 Mil. Overall, Storytel AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Storytel AB's Total Operating Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Storytel AB's Total Operating Expense of kr1,400 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Storytel AB and its competitors. Storytel AB's current Total Operating Expense is kr1,400 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Storytel AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Storytel AB (OSTO:STORY B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr74.14, compared to a current price of kr90.05 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is kr1,400 Mil. Storytel AB'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 Storytel AB (OSTO:STORY B), the current Total Operating Expense is kr1,400 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 Storytel AB (OSTO:STORY B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Storytel AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr90.05 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr74.14. GuruFocus considers Storytel AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:STORY B:

  • Total Operating Expense: kr1,400 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr74.14 vs. price of kr90.05 (21.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Storytel AB Business Description

Other Exchanges STRYF:USA0GBU:UKDST:Germany
Address Tryckerigatan 4, Stockholm, SWE, 111 28
Storytel AB operates in the book and publishing sector. The Storytel organization comprises two divisions: Streaming and Publishing. Within the Streaming division, the company provides a subscription service for audiobooks and e-books under the Storytel and Mofibo brands, currently in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, USA, Poland, Iceland and other countries. The Publishing division comprises Norstedts, Massolit, Kontentan, Telegram, the Danish publisher People's Press (adults), Raben and Sjogren and B. Wahlstroms (children and young adults), as well as Norstedts Kartor.
73GF Score

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