KAP AG (LTS:0EWJ) Other Operating Expense: €122.8 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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LTS:0EWJ KAP AG LTS:0EWJ
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What is KAP AG Other Operating Expense?

KAP AG LTS:0EWJ 39 Other Operating Expense is €122.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LTS:0EWJ with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

KAP AG's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €89.6 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €122.8 Mil.

KAP AG's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2024 (€54.8 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€33.2 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (€33.2 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€89.6 Mil).

KAP AG's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 (€90.7 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€68.0 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (€68.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€105.8 Mil).


KAP AG Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KAP AG'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.

KAP AG Other Operating Expense Chart

KAP AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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KAP AG Semi-Annual Data
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KAP AG 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €122.8 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 €122.8 Mil mean?
KAP AG (LTS:0EWJ) has a Other Operating Expense of €122.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on KAP AG and its competitors.
Is KAP AG's Other Operating Expense too high?
KAP AG's current Other Operating Expense is €122.8 Mil. Overall, KAP AG has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAP AG's Other Operating Expense compare to MMM and HON?
KAP AG's Other Operating Expense of €122.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Conglomerates 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 KAP AG and its competitors. KAP AG's current Other Operating Expense is €122.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAP AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP AG (LTS:0EWJ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.80, compared to a current price of €1.77 — trading 79.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €122.8 Mil. KAP AG's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 4 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 KAP AG (LTS:0EWJ), the current Other Operating Expense is €122.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 KAP AG (LTS:0EWJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.77 is trading 79.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.80. GuruFocus considers KAP AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0EWJ:

  • Other Operating Expense: €122.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: €8.80 vs. price of €1.77 (79.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0EWJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KAP AG Business Description

Other Exchanges IUR:Germany
Address Edelzeller Strasse 44, Fulda, HE, DEU, 36043
KAP AG is a German industrial holding company that provides engineered products and automotive components. The Flexible films segment generates maximum revenue, it is into extrusion coatings, calendaring and the conditioning of coated products. The engineered products segment includes develops, produces and sells technical fabrics and yarns whereas Surface technologies with chemical and physical conditioning specialized surface processes for refining metallic materials such as aluminum, magnesium, zinc die-casting or steel. Precision components segment manufacturers the precision components Geographically, the business presence of the firm is seen in the region of Germany, Rest of Europe, North/South America, Asia and in Other Countries.
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