Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Other Operating Expense: ₨1,084 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:ARPL Archroma Pakistan Ltd KAR:ARPL
65 GF Score
Price ₨378.50
GF Value ₨458.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Archroma Pakistan Other Operating Expense?

Archroma Pakistan KAR:ARPL +0.66% 65 Other Operating Expense is ₨1,084 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨458.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Archroma Pakistan's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨10 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,084 Mil.

Archroma Pakistan's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 (₨1,061 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₨56 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (₨56 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₨10 Mil).

Archroma Pakistan's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2023 (₨844 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (₨789 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 (₨789 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (₨968 Mil).


Archroma Pakistan Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archroma Pakistan'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.

Archroma Pakistan Other Operating Expense Chart

Archroma Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Other Operating Expense
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Archroma Pakistan Quarterly Data
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Archroma Pakistan 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 ₨1,084 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 ₨1,084 Mil mean?
Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) has a Other Operating Expense of ₨1,084 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Archroma Pakistan and its competitors.
Is Archroma Pakistan's Other Operating Expense too high?
Archroma Pakistan's current Other Operating Expense is ₨1,084 Mil. Overall, Archroma Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archroma Pakistan's Other Operating Expense compare to DOW?
Archroma Pakistan's Other Operating Expense of ₨1,084 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 Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. Archroma Pakistan's current Other Operating Expense is ₨1,084 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archroma Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨458.07, compared to a current price of ₨378.50 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is ₨1,084 Mil. Archroma Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL), the current Other Operating Expense is ₨1,084 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨378.50 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨458.07. GuruFocus considers Archroma Pakistan to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ARPL:

  • Other Operating Expense: ₨1,084 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₨458.07 vs. price of ₨378.50 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Archroma Pakistan Business Description

Address Korangi Industrial Area, No. 1-A/1, Sector 20, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74900
Archroma Pakistan Ltd is a Pakistan-based color and specialty chemicals company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals, dyes, and chemicals for textiles, paper, packaging, coatings, and construction. The company provides services for managing whiteness, coloration, and special coatings across all types of paper. The company's key revenue comes from domestic sales.
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