Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC (KUW:TAIBA) Other Operating Expense: KWD-7.2 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2014)

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What is Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Other Operating Expense?

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC KUW:TAIBA Other Operating Expense is KWD-7.2 Mil as of Sep. 2014.

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2014 was KWD3.4 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2014 was KWD-7.2 Mil.

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2013 (KWD-13.0 Mil) to Jun. 2014 (KWD-10.6 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2014 (KWD-10.6 Mil) to Sep. 2014 (KWD3.4 Mil).

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2009 (KWD4.6 Mil) to Dec. 2010 (KWD2.9 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2010 (KWD2.9 Mil) to Dec. 2011 (KWD1.1 Mil).

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC'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.

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Other Operating Expense Chart

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
Other Operating Expense
-12.09 27.07 4.63 2.87 1.08

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Quarterly Data
Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Jun13 Sep13 Jun14 Sep14
Other Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.05 -8.27 -12.98 -10.61 3.39

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC 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 Sep. 2014 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD-7.2 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 KWD-7.2 Mil mean?
Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC (KUW:TAIBA) has a Other Operating Expense of KWD-7.2 Mil as of Sep. 2014. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC and its competitors.
Is Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Other Operating Expense too high?
Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's current Other Operating Expense is KWD-7.2 Mil.
How does Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Other Operating Expense compare to competitors?
Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's Other Operating Expense of KWD-7.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Credit Services 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 Credit Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Credit Services 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 Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC and its competitors. Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC's current Other Operating Expense is KWD-7.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC (KUW:TAIBA) has a current Other Operating Expense of KWD-7.2 Mil. The current Other Operating Expense is KWD-7.2 Mil. 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 Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC (KUW:TAIBA), the current Other Operating Expense is KWD-7.2 Mil as of Sep. 2014. 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.

Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co KSC Business Description

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Taiba Kuwaiti Holding Co operates as an investment holding company. It holds shares of other companies, extends loans to investee companies, provides guarantees for third parties and acquires industrial trademarks, among others.