SPCE (Virgin Galactic Holdings) Total Operating Expense: $162.95 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SPCE Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc SPCE
69 GF Score
Price $3.32
GF Value $2.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Virgin Galactic Holdings Total Operating Expense?

Virgin Galactic Holdings SPCE +5.73% 69 Total Operating Expense is $162.95 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SPCE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Virgin Galactic Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $36.88 Mil. Virgin Galactic Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $162.95 Mil.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Virgin Galactic Holdings Total Operating Expense Chart

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Virgin Galactic Holdings 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $162.95 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 $162.95 Mil mean?
Virgin Galactic Holdings (SPCE) has a Total Operating Expense of $162.95 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings' Total Operating Expense too high?
Virgin Galactic Holdings' current Total Operating Expense is $162.95 Mil. Overall, Virgin Galactic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virgin Galactic Holdings' Total Operating Expense compare to MRLN and BUKS?
Virgin Galactic Holdings' Total Operating Expense of $162.95 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors. Virgin Galactic Holdings's current Total Operating Expense is $162.95 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings (SPCE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.28, compared to a current price of $3.32 — trading 45.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $162.95 Mil. Virgin Galactic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (SPCE), the current Total Operating Expense is $162.95 Mil as of Jun. 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (SPCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.32 is trading 45.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.28. GuruFocus considers Virgin Galactic Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SPCE:

  • Total Operating Expense: $162.95 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.28 vs. price of $3.32 (45.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Virgin Galactic Holdings Business Description

Address 1700 Flight Way, Tustin, CA, USA, 92782
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc is a United States-based vertically integrated aerospace company pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals & researchers, and it also manufactures air and space vehicles. Using technologies, the company is developing a spaceflight system designed to offer its customers a multi-day and transformative experience. This culminates in a spaceflight that includes views of Earth from space and several minutes of weightlessness that will launch from Spaceport America, New Mexico.
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