Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) Other Operating Expense: €646 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:1DP Elkem ASA FRA:1DP
61 GF Score
Price €2.85
GF Value €1.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Elkem ASA Other Operating Expense?

Elkem ASA FRA:1DP +8.53% 61 Other Operating Expense is €646 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1DP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Elkem ASA's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €140 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €646 Mil.

Elkem ASA's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2025 (€170 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€169 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2026 (€169 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (€140 Mil).

Elkem ASA's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (€342 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€361 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (€361 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€381 Mil).

Elkem ASA Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elkem ASA's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

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* 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.

Elkem ASA Other Operating Expense Chart

Elkem ASA Annual Data
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Other Operating Expense
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Elkem ASA Quarterly Data
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Elkem ASA 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €646 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 €646 Mil mean?
Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) has a Other Operating Expense of €646 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Elkem ASA and its competitors.
Is Elkem ASA's Other Operating Expense too high?
Elkem ASA's current Other Operating Expense is €646 Mil. Overall, Elkem ASA has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elkem ASA's Other Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Elkem ASA's Other Operating Expense of €646 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 Elkem ASA and its competitors. Elkem ASA's current Other Operating Expense is €646 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elkem ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.66, compared to a current price of €2.85 — trading 71.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €646 Mil. Elkem ASA's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP), the current Other Operating Expense is €646 Mil as of Jun. 2026. 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 Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.85 is trading 71.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.66. GuruFocus considers Elkem ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1DP:

  • Other Operating Expense: €646 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.66 vs. price of €2.85 (71.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1DP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Elkem ASA Business Description

Address Drammensveien 169, Oslo, NOR, 0277
Elkem ASA offers material solutions that shape a more sustainable future. The company develops silicones, silicon products, and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy, and human ingenuity. The group helps its customers create and improve essential innovations in electric mobility, digital communications, health, and personal care, as well as in smarter, more sustainable cities. It has three reportable segments, namely Silicones, Silicon Products, and Carbon Solutions. It generates the majority of the revenue from the Silicones segment.
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