Torotrak (LSE:TRK) Other Operating Expense: £22.30 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2017)

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What is Torotrak Other Operating Expense?

Torotrak LSE:TRK Other Operating Expense is £22.30 Mil as of Mar. 2017. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Torotrak's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2017 was £18.20 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2017 was £22.30 Mil.

Torotrak's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Mar. 2016 (£3.95 Mil) to Sep. 2016 (£4.10 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2016 (£4.10 Mil) to Mar. 2017 (£18.20 Mil).

Torotrak's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Mar. 2015 (£10.41 Mil) to Mar. 2016 (£14.35 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2016 (£14.35 Mil) to Mar. 2017 (£22.30 Mil).

Torotrak Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Torotrak'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.

Torotrak Other Operating Expense Chart

Torotrak Annual Data
Trend Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Other Operating Expense
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Torotrak Semi-Annual Data
Sep07 Mar08 Sep08 Mar09 Sep09 Mar10 Sep10 Mar11 Sep11 Mar12 Sep12 Mar13 Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17
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Torotrak 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. 2017 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £22.30 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 £22.30 Mil mean?
Torotrak (LSE:TRK) has a Other Operating Expense of £22.30 Mil as of Mar. 2017. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Torotrak and its competitors.
Is Torotrak's Other Operating Expense too high?
Torotrak's current Other Operating Expense is £22.30 Mil.
How does Torotrak's Other Operating Expense compare to DLPH?
Torotrak's Other Operating Expense of £22.30 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Torotrak and its competitors. Torotrak's current Other Operating Expense is £22.30 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Torotrak stock overvalued right now?
Torotrak (LSE:TRK) has a current Other Operating Expense of £22.30 Mil. The current Other Operating Expense is £22.30 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 Torotrak (LSE:TRK), the current Other Operating Expense is £22.30 Mil as of Mar. 2017. 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.

Torotrak Business Description

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Address 1 Aston Way, Leyland, Lancs, GBR, PR26 7UX
Torotrak PLC is a technology development company. It designs, develops and offers technologies that are focused on products, such as infinitely variable transmissions (IVTs), variable drive superchargers (V-Charge) and mechanical kinetic energy recovery systems (Flybrid). The company operates its business through the following segments, Licence Agreements, Engineering Services, and Development Activities, Including Research and The Creation of New Intellectual Property. Its Flybrid technology relates to high-speed flywheels which are used vehicles, V-Charge technology is used to control emissions in gasoline and diesel engines, and IVTs improves the performance and fuel economy of the vehicle.