ACOPF (The a2 Milk Co) Other Operating Expense: $12 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ACOPF The a2 Milk Co Ltd ACOPF
88 GF Score
Price $4.70
GF Value $4.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The a2 Milk Co Other Operating Expense?

The a2 Milk Co ACOPF 88 Other Operating Expense is $12 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ACOPF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The a2 Milk Co's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $5 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $12 Mil.

The a2 Milk Co's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2024 ($9 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($7 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 ($7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($5 Mil).

The a2 Milk Co's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Jun. 2023 ($11 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($20 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2024 ($20 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($16 Mil).

The a2 Milk Co Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co's Other 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.

The a2 Milk Co Other Operating Expense Chart

The a2 Milk Co Annual Data
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Other Operating Expense
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The a2 Milk Co Semi-Annual Data
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The a2 Milk Co Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other 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 $12 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 Other Operating Expense of $12 Mil mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) has a Other Operating Expense of $12 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors.
Is The a2 Milk Co's Other Operating Expense too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current Other Operating Expense is $12 Mil. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's Other Operating Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
The a2 Milk Co's Other Operating Expense of $12 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Other 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. The a2 Milk Co's current Other Operating Expense is $12 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.46, compared to a current price of $4.70 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $12 Mil. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF), the current Other Operating Expense is $12 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.70 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.46. GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACOPF:

  • Other Operating Expense: $12 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.46 vs. price of $4.70 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

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

The a2 Milk Co Business Description

Address 51 Shortland Street, Level 10, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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