Quad/Graphics (STU:QGU) Total Operating Expense: €342 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:QGU Quad/Graphics Inc STU:QGU
54 GF Score
Price €7.25
GF Value €4.03
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What is Quad/Graphics Total Operating Expense?

Quad/Graphics STU:QGU -1.36% 54 Total Operating Expense is €342 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:QGU with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.03. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Quad/Graphics's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €84 Mil. Quad/Graphics's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €342 Mil.

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Quad/Graphics Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Quad/Graphics Total Operating Expense Chart

Quad/Graphics Annual Data
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Quad/Graphics 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €342 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 €342 Mil mean?
Quad/Graphics (STU:QGU) has a Total Operating Expense of €342 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Quad/Graphics and its competitors.
Is Quad/Graphics' Total Operating Expense too high?
Quad/Graphics' current Total Operating Expense is €342 Mil. Overall, Quad/Graphics has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quad/Graphics' Total Operating Expense compare to BUUU and SPIR?
Quad/Graphics' Total Operating Expense of €342 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services 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 Quad/Graphics and its competitors. Quad/Graphics's current Total Operating Expense is €342 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quad/Graphics stock overvalued right now?
Quad/Graphics (STU:QGU) has a current Total Operating Expense of €342 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.03, compared to a current price of €7.25 — trading 79.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €342 Mil. Quad/Graphics' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Quad/Graphics (STU:QGU), the current Total Operating Expense is €342 Mil as of Mar. 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 Quad/Graphics (STU:QGU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quad/Graphics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.25 is trading 79.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.03.

Key valuation signals for STU:QGU:

  • Total Operating Expense: €342 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.03 vs. price of €7.25 (79.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Quad/Graphics Business Description

Other Exchanges QUAD:USA
Address N61 W23044 Harry\'s Way, Sussex, WI, USA, 53089-3995
Quad/Graphics Inc provides print and marketing services to help customers market their products, services, and contents. The company operates in the commercial segment of the printing industry. It operates through three divisions. The United States print and related services segment consists of the company's American operations. Besides the complete set of print and marketing solutions, this segment also manufactures ink. The international segment includes the company's printing business in Europe and Latin America and others countries. The corporate segment is engaged in the general and administrative activities as well as associated costs. The company almost generates all its revenue from the American domestic market..
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