China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) Other Operating Expense: €4.4 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2014)

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What is China Specialty Glass AG Other Operating Expense?

China Specialty Glass AG FRA:8GS Other Operating Expense is €4.4 Mil as of Jun. 2014.

China Specialty Glass AG's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2014 was €-0.0 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was €4.4 Mil.

China Specialty Glass AG's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2013 (€4.5 Mil) to Mar. 2014 (€-0.0 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2014 (€-0.0 Mil) to Jun. 2014 (€-0.0 Mil).

China Specialty Glass AG's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2011 (€-2.1 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (€2.0 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2012 (€2.0 Mil) to Dec. 2013 (€2.6 Mil).

China Specialty Glass AG Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Specialty Glass AG'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.

China Specialty Glass AG Other Operating Expense Chart

China Specialty Glass AG Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Other Operating Expense
0.00 -2.05 2.05 2.59

China Specialty Glass AG Quarterly Data
Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14
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 -1.80 -0.08 4.51 -0.03 -0.03

China Specialty Glass AG 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. 2014 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4.4 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 €4.4 Mil mean?
China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) has a Other Operating Expense of €4.4 Mil as of Jun. 2014. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on China Specialty Glass AG and its competitors.
Is China Specialty Glass AG's Other Operating Expense too high?
China Specialty Glass AG's current Other Operating Expense is €4.4 Mil.
How does China Specialty Glass AG's Other Operating Expense compare to DTII and VCON?
China Specialty Glass AG's Other Operating Expense of €4.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Business Services 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 China Specialty Glass AG and its competitors. China Specialty Glass AG's current Other Operating Expense is €4.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Specialty Glass AG stock overvalued right now?
China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) has a current Other Operating Expense of €4.4 Mil. The current Other Operating Expense is €4.4 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 China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS), the current Other Operating Expense is €4.4 Mil as of Jun. 2014. 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.

China Specialty Glass AG Business Description

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China Specialty Glass AG is a glass manufacturer in China. It develops, produces and sells specialty glass under its Hing Wah brand. It operates into three business segments namely automotive security glass; bank security glass and construction glass.