A.O. Smith (STU:3SM) Total Operating Expense: €668 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:3SM A.O. Smith Corp STU:3SM
78 GF Score
Price €52.34
GF Value €67.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is A.O. Smith Total Operating Expense?

A.O. Smith STU:3SM +1.91% 78 Total Operating Expense is €668 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:3SM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €67.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

A.O. Smith's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €172 Mil. A.O. Smith's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €668 Mil.

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A.O. Smith Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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A.O. Smith Total Operating Expense Chart

A.O. Smith Annual Data
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A.O. Smith Quarterly Data
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A.O. Smith 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 €668 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 €668 Mil mean?
A.O. Smith (STU:3SM) has a Total Operating Expense of €668 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on A.O. Smith and its competitors.
Is A.O. Smith's Total Operating Expense too high?
A.O. Smith's current Total Operating Expense is €668 Mil. Overall, A.O. Smith has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A.O. Smith's Total Operating Expense compare to FLS and JBTM?
A.O. Smith's Total Operating Expense of €668 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Industrial Products 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 A.O. Smith and its competitors. A.O. Smith's current Total Operating Expense is €668 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A.O. Smith stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A.O. Smith (STU:3SM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €67.17, compared to a current price of €52.34 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €668 Mil. A.O. Smith's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 A.O. Smith (STU:3SM), the current Total Operating Expense is €668 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 A.O. Smith (STU:3SM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A.O. Smith stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €52.34 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €67.17. GuruFocus considers A.O. Smith to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:3SM:

  • Total Operating Expense: €668 Mil
  • GF Value™: €67.17 vs. price of €52.34 (22.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3SM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

A.O. Smith Business Description

Other Exchanges AOS:USA0L7A:UKA1OS34:Brazil
Address 11270 West Park Place, Suite 170, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53224
A.O. Smith manufactures a broad lineup of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products. The company has two reporting segments: North America (80% of sales) and rest of world (20% of sales). A.O. Smith is the leading manufacturer of water heaters in North America for the residential and commercial markets, with approximately 36% and 52% market share, respectively. Residential water heaters account for most of North American sales and are distributed equally through wholesale and retail channels. Most of A.O. Smith's international revenue is from China, a market the company entered in the mid-1990s.
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