AAR (STU:ARZ) Total Operating Expense: €301 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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STU:ARZ AAR Corp STU:ARZ
79 GF Score
Price €109.80
GF Value €72.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is AAR Total Operating Expense?

AAR STU:ARZ +0.27% 79 Total Operating Expense is €301 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ARZ with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €72.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

AAR's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €85 Mil. AAR's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €301 Mil.

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AAR Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

AAR Total Operating Expense Chart

AAR Annual Data
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AAR Quarterly Data
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AAR 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €301 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 €301 Mil mean?
AAR (STU:ARZ) has a Total Operating Expense of €301 Mil as of May. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on AAR and its competitors.
Is AAR's Total Operating Expense too high?
AAR's current Total Operating Expense is €301 Mil. Overall, AAR has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AAR's Total Operating Expense compare to KRMN and VSEC?
AAR's Total Operating Expense of €301 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 AAR and its competitors. AAR's current Total Operating Expense is €301 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AAR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AAR (STU:ARZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €72.48, compared to a current price of €109.80 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €301 Mil. AAR's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 AAR (STU:ARZ), the current Total Operating Expense is €301 Mil as of May. 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 AAR (STU:ARZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AAR stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €109.80 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €72.48. GuruFocus considers AAR to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ARZ:

  • Total Operating Expense: €301 Mil
  • GF Value™: €72.48 vs. price of €109.80 (51.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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

AAR Business Description

Other Exchanges AIR:USAARZ:Germany
Address 1100 N. Wood Dale Road, One AAR Place, Wood Dale, IL, USA, 60191
AAR Corp is engaged in providing products and services to aviation, government and defense market. It operates in segments namely: The parts supply segment majorly consists of sales and leasing of USM and aftermarket distribution of new, OEM-supplied replacement parts; Repair & Engineering segment provides airframe maintenance, component repair, and landing gear overhaul services; Integrated Solutions segment consists of its fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft, customized performance-based supply chain logistics programs in support of the U.S. Department of Defense, flight hour component inventory; and The Expeditionary Services segment consists of products and services supporting the movement of equipment and personnel by the U.S. and foreign governments and NGOs.
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