PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) Other Operating Expense: Rp238,055 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ISX:MBMA PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ISX:MBMA
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Price Rp540.00
GF Value Rp831.87
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Other Operating Expense?

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ISX:MBMA +2.86% 49 Other Operating Expense is Rp238,055 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ISX:MBMA with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp831.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp73,050 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was Rp238,055 Mil.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (Rp58,753 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (Rp62,902 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (Rp62,902 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (Rp73,050 Mil).

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (Rp192,466 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (Rp200,608 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (Rp200,608 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (Rp217,510 Mil).


PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk'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.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Other Operating Expense Chart

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 117,612.16 192,466.43 200,608.08 217,510.07

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 49,982.54 43,349.70 58,752.64 62,902.33 73,050.16
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PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk 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 Rp238,055 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 Rp238,055 Mil mean?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) has a Other Operating Expense of Rp238,055 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Other Operating Expense too high?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Other Operating Expense is Rp238,055 Mil. Overall, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Other Operating Expense compare to HL and SIND?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Other Operating Expense of Rp238,055 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Other Operating Expense is Rp238,055 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp831.87, compared to a current price of Rp540.00 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is Rp238,055 Mil. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA), the current Other Operating Expense is Rp238,055 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp540.00 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp831.87. GuruFocus considers PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:MBMA:

  • Other Operating Expense: Rp238,055 Mil
  • GF Value™: Rp831.87 vs. price of Rp540.00 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

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


PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Treasury Tower Building, 69th Floor, District 8 SCBD Lot. 28, South Jakarta, Jakarta, IDN, 12190
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk is an integrated battery materials and nickel processing company focused on the electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain in Indonesia. The company engages in nickel mining, smelting, and downstream battery material processing activities. Its business operations include the SCM Mine, RKEF smelters, Nickel Matte operations, AIM Project, IKIP industrial area development, and HPAL projects. The company operates through Mining, Manufacturing, and Other segments, with the majority of revenue generated from the Manufacturing segment.
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