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Lewis Group's Other Operating Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,768 Mil.
Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R3,510 Mil.
Lewis Group's quarterly Other Operating Expense
increased
from Mar. 2025 (R1,620 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R1,742 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2025 (R1,742 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R1,768 Mil).
Lewis Group's annual Other Operating Expense
increased
from Mar. 2024 (R2,835 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (R3,203 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 (R3,203 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R3,510 Mil).
Lewis Group Other Operating Expense Related Terms
Lewis Group Other Operating Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis Group'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 R3,510 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 R3,510 Mil mean?
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a Other Operating Expense of R3,510 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors.
Is Lewis Group's Other Operating Expense too high?
Lewis Group's current Other Operating Expense is R3,510 Mil. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Other Operating Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
Lewis Group's Other Operating Expense of R3,510 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. Lewis Group's current Other Operating Expense is R3,510 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.28, compared to a current price of R89.00 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is R3,510 Mil. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current Other Operating Expense is R3,510 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R89.00 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.28.
GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:
Other Operating Expense: R3,510 Mil
GF Value™: R84.28 vs. price of R89.00 (5.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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