SCHL (Scholastic) Total Operating Expense: $878 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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SCHL Scholastic Corp SCHL
72 GF Score
Price $46.56
GF Value $38.71
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Scholastic Total Operating Expense?

Scholastic SCHL +0.32% 72 Total Operating Expense is $878 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCHL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Scholastic's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $206 Mil. Scholastic's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $878 Mil.

Scholastic Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Scholastic Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Scholastic Total Operating Expense Chart

Scholastic Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Scholastic Quarterly Data
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Scholastic 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $878 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 $878 Mil mean?
Scholastic (SCHL) has a Total Operating Expense of $878 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors.
Is Scholastic's Total Operating Expense too high?
Scholastic's current Total Operating Expense is $878 Mil. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Total Operating Expense compare to TDAY and LEE?
Scholastic's Total Operating Expense of $878 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 Scholastic and its competitors. Scholastic's current Total Operating Expense is $878 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic (SCHL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.71, compared to a current price of $46.56 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $878 Mil. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Scholastic (SCHL), the current Total Operating Expense is $878 Mil as of Feb. 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 Scholastic (SCHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $46.56 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.71. GuruFocus considers Scholastic to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SCHL:

  • Total Operating Expense: $878 Mil
  • GF Value™: $38.71 vs. price of $46.56 (20.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Scholastic Business Description

Address 557 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10012
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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