Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Total Operating Expense: CHF1,877 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:GIVN Givaudan SA XSWX:GIVN
84 GF Score
Price CHF3,507.00
GF Value CHF3,739.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Givaudan Total Operating Expense?

Givaudan XSWX:GIVN +0.14% 84 Total Operating Expense is CHF1,877 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIVN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3,739.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Givaudan's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF929 Mil. Givaudan's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,877 Mil.

Givaudan Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Givaudan Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Givaudan's Total Operating Expense can be seen below:

* 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.

Givaudan Total Operating Expense Chart

Givaudan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,761.00 1,667.00 1,738.00 1,865.00 1,877.00

Givaudan Semi-Annual Data
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Givaudan 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,877 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 CHF1,877 Mil mean?
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a Total Operating Expense of CHF1,877 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors.
Is Givaudan's Total Operating Expense too high?
Givaudan's current Total Operating Expense is CHF1,877 Mil. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's Total Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Givaudan's Total Operating Expense of CHF1,877 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 Givaudan and its competitors. Givaudan's current Total Operating Expense is CHF1,877 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,739.27, compared to a current price of CHF3,507.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is CHF1,877 Mil. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current Total Operating Expense is CHF1,877 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF3,507.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,739.27. GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:

  • Total Operating Expense: CHF1,877 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF3,739.27 vs. price of CHF3,507.00 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Givaudan Business Description

Address Chemin de la Parfumerie 5, Vernier, CHE, 1214
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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