SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) Other Operating Expense: €362.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2016)

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What is SolarWorld AG Other Operating Expense?

SolarWorld AG HAM:SWVK +6.06% Other Operating Expense is €362.5 Mil as of Dec. 2016.

SolarWorld AG's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was €110.9 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was €362.5 Mil.

SolarWorld AG's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Jun. 2016 (€77.6 Mil) to Sep. 2016 (€85.5 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2016 (€85.5 Mil) to Dec. 2016 (€110.9 Mil).

SolarWorld AG's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2014 (€54.8 Mil) to Dec. 2015 (€233.3 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2015 (€233.3 Mil) to Dec. 2016 (€314.3 Mil).

SolarWorld AG Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SolarWorld AG's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

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SolarWorld AG Other Operating Expense Chart

SolarWorld AG Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Other Operating Expense
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SolarWorld AG Quarterly Data
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SolarWorld 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 Dec. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €362.5 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 €362.5 Mil mean?
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) has a Other Operating Expense of €362.5 Mil as of Dec. 2016. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on SolarWorld AG and its competitors.
Is SolarWorld AG's Other Operating Expense too high?
SolarWorld AG's current Other Operating Expense is €362.5 Mil.
How does SolarWorld AG's Other Operating Expense compare to SUNW and RGSE?
SolarWorld AG's Other Operating Expense of €362.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 SolarWorld AG and its competitors. SolarWorld AG's current Other Operating Expense is €362.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarWorld AG stock overvalued right now?
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) has a current Other Operating Expense of €362.5 Mil. The current Other Operating Expense is €362.5 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 SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK), the current Other Operating Expense is €362.5 Mil as of Dec. 2016. 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.

SolarWorld AG Business Description

Address Martin-Luther-King-Street 24, Bonn, DEU, 53175
SolarWorld AG is a manufacturer of solar power products. It also researches, develops, produces and recycles on all levels of the solar value-added chain. It also focuses on the production and international distribution of high-end solar energy facilities. The business operates through segments that include Production Germany, Production United States, Trade, and Others. The Trade segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its product line consists of module and assembly kit, cells and wafers, power generation, and other revenue. The sales of module and assembly kit generate maximum revenue for the company.