Watsco (STU:WC3) Total Operating Expense: €1,144 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:WC3 Watsco Inc STU:WC3
85 GF Score
Price €333.40
GF Value €362.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Watsco Total Operating Expense?

Watsco STU:WC3 -2.74% 85 Total Operating Expense is €1,144 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:WC3 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €362.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Watsco's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €279 Mil. Watsco's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,144 Mil.

Watsco Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Watsco Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Watsco Total Operating Expense Chart

Watsco Annual Data
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Watsco Quarterly Data
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Watsco 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 €1,144 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 €1,144 Mil mean?
Watsco (STU:WC3) has a Total Operating Expense of €1,144 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Watsco and its competitors.
Is Watsco's Total Operating Expense too high?
Watsco's current Total Operating Expense is €1,144 Mil. Overall, Watsco has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watsco's Total Operating Expense compare to WCC and QXO?
Watsco's Total Operating Expense of €1,144 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 Distribution company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Watsco and its competitors. Watsco's current Total Operating Expense is €1,144 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watsco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco (STU:WC3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €362.67, compared to a current price of €333.40 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €1,144 Mil. Watsco's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 Watsco (STU:WC3), the current Total Operating Expense is €1,144 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 Watsco (STU:WC3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €333.40 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €362.67. GuruFocus considers Watsco to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WC3:

  • Total Operating Expense: €1,144 Mil
  • GF Value™: €362.67 vs. price of €333.40 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Watsco Business Description

Address 2665 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 901, Miami, FL, USA, 33133
Watsco is the largest HVAC and refrigeration products distributor in North America with approximately 13% market share. The company primarily operates in the United States (90% of revenue) with significant exposure in the Sunbelt states. Watsco also has operations in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's customer base comprises more than 120,000 dealers and contractors serving the replacement and new-construction HVAC/R markets for residential and light-commercial applications. As much as 20% of residential HVAC units are distributed through Watsco in any given year. Revenue is approximately 75%-80% residential HVAC and 20%-25% commercial, with relatively small exposure to more complex "applied" solutions.
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