KANKF (Kaneka) Other Operating Expense: $1,270 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KANKF Kaneka Corp KANKF
79 GF Score
Price $30.28
GF Value $23.92
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What is Kaneka Other Operating Expense?

Kaneka KANKF 79 Other Operating Expense is $1,270 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KANKF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.92. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Kaneka's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $317 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,270 Mil.

Kaneka's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 ($321 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($313 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($313 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($317 Mil).

Kaneka's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Mar. 2024 ($1,146 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($1,245 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2025 ($1,245 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,214 Mil).

Kaneka Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaneka'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.

Kaneka Other Operating Expense Chart

Kaneka Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Other Operating Expense
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Kaneka Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kaneka 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 $1,270 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 $1,270 Mil mean?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a Other Operating Expense of $1,270 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Kaneka and its competitors.
Is Kaneka's Other Operating Expense too high?
Kaneka's current Other Operating Expense is $1,270 Mil. Overall, Kaneka has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneka's Other Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
Kaneka's Other Operating Expense of $1,270 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals 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 Kaneka and its competitors. Kaneka's current Other Operating Expense is $1,270 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneka stock overvalued right now?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a current Other Operating Expense of $1,270 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.92, compared to a current price of $30.28 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $1,270 Mil. Kaneka's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Kaneka (KANKF), the current Other Operating Expense is $1,270 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 Kaneka (KANKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneka stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.28 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.92.

Key valuation signals for KANKF:

  • Other Operating Expense: $1,270 Mil
  • GF Value™: $23.92 vs. price of $30.28 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Kaneka Business Description

Other Exchanges 4118:JapanKKA:Germany
Address 3-2-4, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8288
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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