H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) Total Operating Expense: €619 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)


STU:HB1 H.B. Fuller Co STU:HB1
82 GF Score
Price €48.80
GF Value €57.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is H.B. Fuller Co Total Operating Expense?

H.B. Fuller Co STU:HB1 +1.24% 82 Total Operating Expense is €619 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

H.B. Fuller Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €173 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €619 Mil.

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H.B. Fuller Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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H.B. Fuller Co Total Operating Expense Chart

H.B. Fuller Co Annual Data
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H.B. Fuller Co 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 €619 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 €619 Mil mean?
H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) has a Total Operating Expense of €619 Mil as of May. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Total Operating Expense is €619 Mil. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Total Operating Expense compare to HWKN and WDFC?
H.B. Fuller Co's Total Operating Expense of €619 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. H.B. Fuller Co's current Total Operating Expense is €619 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.27, compared to a current price of €48.80 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €619 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1), the current Total Operating Expense is €619 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 H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €48.80 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.27. GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:HB1:

  • Total Operating Expense: €619 Mil
  • GF Value™: €57.27 vs. price of €48.80 (14.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

H.B. Fuller Co Business Description

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Address 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55110-5101
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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