QDEL (QuidelOrtho) Total Operating Expense: $1,216 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


QDEL QuidelOrtho Corp QDEL
43 GF Score
Price $18.00
GF Value $37.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is QuidelOrtho Total Operating Expense?

QuidelOrtho QDEL -1.37% 43 Total Operating Expense is $1,216 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates QDEL with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

QuidelOrtho's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $291 Mil. QuidelOrtho's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,216 Mil.

QuidelOrtho Total Operating Expense Related Terms

QuidelOrtho Total Operating Expense Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for QuidelOrtho'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.

QuidelOrtho Total Operating Expense Chart

QuidelOrtho Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 362.70 953.70 1,240.10 1,240.70 1,219.40

QuidelOrtho Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 294.60 276.70 290.40 357.70 291.20
QDEL
43GF Score
QuidelOrtho Corp QDEL
Total Operating Expense is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

QuidelOrtho 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 $1,216 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 $1,216 Mil mean?
QuidelOrtho (QDEL) has a Total Operating Expense of $1,216 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on QuidelOrtho and its competitors.
Is QuidelOrtho's Total Operating Expense too high?
QuidelOrtho's current Total Operating Expense is $1,216 Mil. Overall, QuidelOrtho has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuidelOrtho's Total Operating Expense compare to AVR and INMD?
QuidelOrtho's Total Operating Expense of $1,216 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 QuidelOrtho and its competitors. QuidelOrtho's current Total Operating Expense is $1,216 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QuidelOrtho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuidelOrtho (QDEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.33, compared to a current price of $18.00 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $1,216 Mil. QuidelOrtho's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 8 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 QuidelOrtho (QDEL), the current Total Operating Expense is $1,216 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 QuidelOrtho (QDEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuidelOrtho stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.00 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.33. GuruFocus considers QuidelOrtho to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for QDEL:

  • Total Operating Expense: $1,216 Mil
  • GF Value™: $37.33 vs. price of $18.00 (51.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 8 warning signs

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

QuidelOrtho Business Description

Other Exchanges 0A55:UKQL1A:Germany
Address 9975 Summers Ridge Road, San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
QuidelOrtho Corp is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of rapid diagnostic testing solutions. The company is engaged in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry, and transfusion medicine, which helps clinicians and patients to make decisions across the globe. Geographically, the company has its presence in North America, EMEA, China, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from North America.
43GF Score

Get the complete analysis for QDEL

Total Operating Expense is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$18.00
Price
$37.33
GF Value