The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (FRA:SCQA) Other Operating Expense: €25 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:SCQA The Scotts Miracle Gro Co FRA:SCQA
69 GF Score
Price €53.92
GF Value €52.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Other Operating Expense?

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co FRA:SCQA +1.28% 69 Other Operating Expense is €25 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SCQA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €25 Mil.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2025 (€3 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€7 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2026 (€7 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (€4 Mil).

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2023 (€21 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€30 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 (€30 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€26 Mil).

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

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The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Other Operating Expense Chart

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Other Operating Expense
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The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Quarterly Data
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The Scotts Miracle Gro 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €25 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 €25 Mil mean?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (FRA:SCQA) has a Other Operating Expense of €25 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Other Operating Expense too high?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Other Operating Expense is €25 Mil. Overall, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Other Operating Expense compare to FMC and UAN?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Other Operating Expense of €25 Mil can be compared against companies in the Agriculture 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Agriculture 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 The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Other Operating Expense is €25 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (FRA:SCQA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.79, compared to a current price of €53.92 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €25 Mil. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (FRA:SCQA), the current Other Operating Expense is €25 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 The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (FRA:SCQA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €53.92 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €52.79. GuruFocus considers The Scotts Miracle Gro Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SCQA:

  • Other Operating Expense: €25 Mil
  • GF Value™: €52.79 vs. price of €53.92 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SMG:USA0L45:UK
Address 14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, OH, USA, 43041
Scotts Miracle-Gro is the largest purveyor of home lawn and gardening products in the US. The company sells a broad range of lawncare products, including grass seed, fertilizer, and lawn-related weed, animal, and disease control. US consumer typically generates the vast majority of companywide revenue and profits. Its lawncare and gardening products are well-recognized brands in the US, including Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Roundup, Ortho, and Tomcat. Over half of revenue typically comes from Home Depot and Lowe's, as Scotts' products are featured at both home improvement retailers.
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