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Astral Foods's Other Operating Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R0 Mil.
Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R881 Mil.
Astral Foods's quarterly Other Operating Expense
increased
from Mar. 2025 (R0 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R881 Mil) but then
declined
from Sep. 2025 (R881 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R0 Mil).
Astral Foods's annual Other Operating Expense
increased
from Sep. 2023 (R573 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (R856 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2024 (R856 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R881 Mil).
Astral Foods Other Operating Expense Related Terms
Astral Foods Other Operating Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astral Foods'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.
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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R881 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 R881 Mil mean?
Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) has a Other Operating Expense of R881 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Astral Foods and its competitors.
Is Astral Foods' Other Operating Expense too high?
Astral Foods' current Other Operating Expense is R881 Mil. Overall, Astral Foods has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astral Foods' Other Operating Expense compare to ADM and BG?
Astral Foods' Other Operating Expense of R881 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Astral Foods and its competitors. Astral Foods's current Other Operating Expense is R881 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R208.44, compared to a current price of R208.48 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is R881 Mil. Astral Foods' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL), the current Other Operating Expense is R881 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R208.48 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of R208.44.
GuruFocus considers Astral Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ARL:
Other Operating Expense: R881 Mil
GF Value™: R208.44 vs. price of R208.48 (0% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astral Foods Ltd is an integrated poultry producer operating under several brands. It supplies different poultry needs in Africa. The activities are divided into two operating segments. The poultry segment comprises the sale of poultry-related products for human consumption as well as day-old broilers, hatching eggs, and day-old parent stock. The Feed segment comprises the sale of a wide range of specialized feed products for commercially farmed animal species. The majority of revenue is generated from the poultry segment. The company has multiple processing facilities to get the poultry to ready-to-eat form and manufacture vitamin and mineral feed additives.
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