FRD (Friedman Industries) Other Operating Expense: $25.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRD Friedman Industries Inc FRD
70 GF Score
Price $35.52
GF Value $22.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Friedman Industries Other Operating Expense?

Friedman Industries FRD +1.49% 70 Other Operating Expense is $25.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRD with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Friedman Industries's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.7 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.8 Mil.

Friedman Industries's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 ($8.1 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($8.3 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($8.3 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($8.7 Mil).

Friedman Industries's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Mar. 2024 ($26.9 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($26.5 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2025 ($26.5 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($32.2 Mil).

Friedman Industries Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Friedman Industries'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.

Friedman Industries Other Operating Expense Chart

Friedman Industries Annual Data
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Friedman Industries Quarterly Data
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Friedman Industries 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $25.8 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 $25.8 Mil mean?
Friedman Industries (FRD) has a Other Operating Expense of $25.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Friedman Industries and its competitors.
Is Friedman Industries' Other Operating Expense too high?
Friedman Industries' current Other Operating Expense is $25.8 Mil. Overall, Friedman Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Friedman Industries' Other Operating Expense compare to INHD and MSB?
Friedman Industries' Other Operating Expense of $25.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Steel 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 Friedman Industries and its competitors. Friedman Industries's current Other Operating Expense is $25.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Friedman Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friedman Industries (FRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.29, compared to a current price of $35.52 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $25.8 Mil. Friedman Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Friedman Industries (FRD), the current Other Operating Expense is $25.8 Mil as of Mar. 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 Friedman Industries (FRD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friedman Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.52 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.29. GuruFocus considers Friedman Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRD:

  • Other Operating Expense: $25.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $22.29 vs. price of $35.52 (59.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Friedman Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges X36:Germany
Address 1121 Judson Road, Suite 124, Longview, TX, USA, 75601
Friedman Industries Inc is a manufacturer and processor of metals and operates in two reportable segments: flat-roll products and tubular products. The flat-roll product segment consists of flat-roll processing facilities located in Hickman, Arkansas; Decatur, Alabama; Miami, Florida; East Chicago, Indiana; Granite City, Illinois and Sinton, Texas and a flat-roll distribution facility located in Orlando, Florida. The tubular product segment consists of the Company's Texas Tubular Products division (TTP) located in Lone Star, Texas. TTP operates two electric resistance welded pipe mills with a combined outside diameter (OD). Its products are flat-roll products and tubular products.
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