Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Other Operating Expense: A$111.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:SST Steamships Trading Co Ltd ASX:SST
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Price A$10.04
GF Value A$102.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Steamships Trading Co Other Operating Expense?

Steamships Trading Co ASX:SST 55 Other Operating Expense is A$111.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$102.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Steamships Trading Co's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$57.2 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$111.4 Mil.

Steamships Trading Co's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2024 (A$57.0 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$54.3 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (A$54.3 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$57.2 Mil).

Steamships Trading Co's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (A$91.9 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (A$104.0 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (A$104.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$111.4 Mil).

Steamships Trading Co Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steamships Trading 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.

Steamships Trading Co Other Operating Expense Chart

Steamships Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Steamships Trading Co Semi-Annual Data
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Steamships Trading 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 A$111.4 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$111.4 Mil mean?
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a Other Operating Expense of A$111.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors.
Is Steamships Trading Co's Other Operating Expense too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current Other Operating Expense is A$111.4 Mil. Overall, Steamships Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steamships Trading Co's Other Operating Expense compare to UPS and FDX?
Steamships Trading Co's Other Operating Expense of A$111.4 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 Other Operating Expense for a Transportation company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Transportation 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 Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. Steamships Trading Co's current Other Operating Expense is A$111.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steamships Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$102.95, compared to a current price of A$10.04 — trading 90.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is A$111.4 Mil. Steamships Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current Other Operating Expense is A$111.4 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$10.04 is trading 90.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$102.95. GuruFocus considers Steamships Trading Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SST:

  • Other Operating Expense: A$111.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$102.95 vs. price of A$10.04 (90.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Steamships Trading Co Business Description

Address 345, Stanley Esplanade, Section 20, Allotments 3, 4 and 5, Level 2 Granville, PO Box 1, National Capital District, Port Moresby, PNG, NCD 121
Steamships Trading Co Ltd is a diversified holding company. The company's operating segment includes i) Property and hospitality: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. ii) Logistics: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. iii) Commercial & investment: It consists of commercial, head office administration function and insurance activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Property and hospitality segment. Geographically, the company operates almost wholly in Papua New Guinea.
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