BSYI (Biosyntech) Other Operating Expense: $4.51 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2009)

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What is Biosyntech Other Operating Expense?

Biosyntech BSYI Other Operating Expense is $4.51 Mil as of Dec. 2009.

Biosyntech's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2009 was $1.68 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2009 was $4.51 Mil.

Biosyntech's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Jun. 2009 ($1.13 Mil) to Sep. 2009 ($1.18 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2009 ($1.18 Mil) to Dec. 2009 ($1.68 Mil).

Biosyntech's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Mar. 2007 ($-0.26 Mil) to Mar. 2008 ($-0.31 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2008 ($-0.31 Mil) to Mar. 2009 ($1.78 Mil).

Biosyntech Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Biosyntech'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.

Biosyntech Other Operating Expense Chart

Biosyntech Annual Data
Trend Mar00 Mar01 Mar02 Mar03 Mar04 Mar05 Mar06 Mar07 Mar08 Mar09
Other Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.29 0.25 -0.26 -0.31 1.78

Biosyntech Quarterly Data
Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09
Other Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.78 0.53 1.13 1.18 1.68

Biosyntech 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. 2009 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.51 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 $4.51 Mil mean?
Biosyntech (BSYI) has a Other Operating Expense of $4.51 Mil as of Dec. 2009. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Biosyntech and its competitors.
Is Biosyntech's Other Operating Expense too high?
Biosyntech's current Other Operating Expense is $4.51 Mil.
How does Biosyntech's Other Operating Expense compare to NSPX and HSTC?
Biosyntech's Other Operating Expense of $4.51 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Biotechnology 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 Biosyntech and its competitors. Biosyntech's current Other Operating Expense is $4.51 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Biosyntech stock overvalued right now?
Biosyntech (BSYI) has a current Other Operating Expense of $4.51 Mil. The current Other Operating Expense is $4.51 Mil. 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 Biosyntech (BSYI), the current Other Operating Expense is $4.51 Mil as of Dec. 2009. 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.

Biosyntech Business Description

Address 475 Boulevard Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, CAN, H7V 4B3
Biosyntech Inc is engaged in developing advanced biotherapeutics thermogels specifically designed for tissue repair and delivery of therapeutic agents. The company's products include BST-CarGel, BST-InPod, BST-DermOn, BST-Ossifil and BST-Ossifix and BST-Disc for intervertebral disc restoration.