What is Opex?
Category: Finance
1Definition
Operating Expenditure—the ongoing costs of running a business day-to-day.
2Context
Includes rent, utilities, salaries, and supplies. Expensed immediately on income statement.
3Example
A company's opex includes office rent, internet bills, and employee salaries.
⚠Common Trap
Low opex isn't always good—underinvestment in operations can hurt long-term.
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