DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) Total Operating Expense: C$80.4 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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TSX:DCM DATA Communications Management Corp TSX:DCM
65 GF Score
Price C$2.57
GF Value C$1.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is DATA Communications Management Total Operating Expense?

DATA Communications Management TSX:DCM 65 Total Operating Expense is C$80.4 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:DCM with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

DATA Communications Management's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$20.8 Mil. DATA Communications Management's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was C$80.4 Mil.

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DATA Communications Management Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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DATA Communications Management Total Operating Expense Chart

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DATA Communications Management 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 C$80.4 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 C$80.4 Mil mean?
DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) has a Total Operating Expense of C$80.4 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on DATA Communications Management and its competitors.
Is DATA Communications Management's Total Operating Expense too high?
DATA Communications Management's current Total Operating Expense is C$80.4 Mil. Overall, DATA Communications Management has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DATA Communications Management's Total Operating Expense compare to CTAS and CPRT?
DATA Communications Management's Total Operating Expense of C$80.4 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 DATA Communications Management and its competitors. DATA Communications Management's current Total Operating Expense is C$80.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DATA Communications Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.95, compared to a current price of C$2.57 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is C$80.4 Mil. DATA Communications Management's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM), the current Total Operating Expense is C$80.4 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 DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DATA Communications Management stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$2.57 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.95. GuruFocus considers DATA Communications Management to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:DCM:

  • Total Operating Expense: C$80.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$1.95 vs. price of C$2.57 (31.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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

DATA Communications Management Business Description

Other Exchanges DCMDF:USA
Address 9195 Torbram Road, Brampton, ON, CAN, L6S 6H2
DATA Communications Management Corp is a Canadian provider of print and digital solutions, serving brands across industries such as financial services, retail, healthcare, energy, regulated sectors, and the public sector. The company manufactures customized products based on pre-approved customer specifications and also procures and resells products from third-party vendors, including technology-enabled hardware solutions, as requested by clients. It mainly operates in Canada, which generates the majority of its revenue, with additional operations in the United States.
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