DHL AG (WBO:DHL) Total Operating Expense: €8,472 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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WBO:DHL DHL AG WBO:DHL
75 GF Score
Price €55.78
GF Value €43.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is DHL AG Total Operating Expense?

DHL AG WBO:DHL -1.24% 75 Total Operating Expense is €8,472 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:DHL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

DHL AG's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €780 Mil. DHL AG's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €8,472 Mil.

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DHL AG Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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DHL AG Total Operating Expense Chart

DHL AG Annual Data
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DHL AG 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 €8,472 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 €8,472 Mil mean?
DHL AG (WBO:DHL) has a Total Operating Expense of €8,472 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on DHL AG and its competitors.
Is DHL AG's Total Operating Expense too high?
DHL AG's current Total Operating Expense is €8,472 Mil. Overall, DHL AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DHL AG's Total Operating Expense compare to UPS and FDX?
DHL AG's Total Operating Expense of €8,472 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Transportation 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 DHL AG and its competitors. DHL AG's current Total Operating Expense is €8,472 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DHL AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DHL AG (WBO:DHL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.82, compared to a current price of €55.78 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €8,472 Mil. DHL AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 11 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 DHL AG (WBO:DHL), the current Total Operating Expense is €8,472 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 DHL AG (WBO:DHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DHL AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €55.78 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.82. GuruFocus considers DHL AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:DHL:

  • Total Operating Expense: €8,472 Mil
  • GF Value™: €43.82 vs. price of €55.78 (27.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 11 warning signs

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

DHL AG Business Description

Address Platz der Deutschen Post, Bonn, NW, DEU, 53250
Based in Germany, DHL Group ranks among the three dominant integrated global parcel-shipping providers, along with US-based FedEx and UPS. It's also a leading global third-party logistics provider in terms of air and ocean forwarding and outsourced contract logistics markets touching Europe. The DHL divisions (Express, Global Forwarding & Freight, eCommerce Solutions, and Supply Chain) generate roughly 80% of consolidated revenue. Roughly 20% comes from the Post & Parcel Germany division, which includes the legacy German postal operations and the faster growing domestic package delivery business in Germany.
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