SciDev (ASX:SDV) Other Operating Expense: A$12.8 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:SDV SciDev Ltd ASX:SDV
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Price A$0.14
GF Value A$0.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is SciDev Other Operating Expense?

SciDev ASX:SDV 41 Other Operating Expense is A$12.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:SDV with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

SciDev's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$6.4 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$12.8 Mil.

SciDev's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2024 (A$6.4 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$6.4 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (A$6.4 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$6.4 Mil).

SciDev's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Jun. 2023 (A$11.1 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$12.2 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 (A$12.2 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$12.8 Mil).

SciDev Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SciDev'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.

SciDev Other Operating Expense Chart

SciDev Annual Data
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Other Operating Expense
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SciDev Semi-Annual Data
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SciDev 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 A$12.8 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 A$12.8 Mil mean?
SciDev (ASX:SDV) has a Other Operating Expense of A$12.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on SciDev and its competitors.
Is SciDev's Other Operating Expense too high?
SciDev's current Other Operating Expense is A$12.8 Mil. Overall, SciDev has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SciDev's Other Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
SciDev's Other Operating Expense of A$12.8 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 Other Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 SciDev and its competitors. SciDev's current Other Operating Expense is A$12.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SciDev stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SciDev (ASX:SDV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.33, compared to a current price of A$0.14 — trading 59.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is A$12.8 Mil. SciDev's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 2 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 SciDev (ASX:SDV), the current Other Operating Expense is A$12.8 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 SciDev (ASX:SDV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SciDev stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.14 is trading 59.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.33. GuruFocus considers SciDev to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SDV:

  • Other Operating Expense: A$12.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$0.33 vs. price of A$0.14 (59.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 2 warning signs

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

SciDev Business Description

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Address 22 Powers Road, Building G, Seven Hills, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2147
SciDev Ltd provides environmental solutions focused on water-intensive industries. The company offers technology, chemistry, and applications to solve pressing operational and environmental issues for the water, oil and gas, mining, and construction markets. Its operating segments are Chemical Services, Water Technologies, and Corporate. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Chemical Services segment which develops, manufactures, and supplies various chemistries and performance solutions that improve operational efficiencies, reduce waste, and minimize water consumption across the industry. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Australia, Asia, and other regions.
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