National Breweries (LUS:NATB) Other Operating Expense: ZMW Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is National Breweries Other Operating Expense?

National Breweries LUS:NATB Other Operating Expense is ZMW Mil as of Mar. 2026.

National Breweries's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW Mil.

National Breweries's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Mar. 2024 (ZMW1.4 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (ZMW Mil) but then stayed the same from Mar. 2025 (ZMW Mil) to Mar. 2026 (ZMW Mil).

National Breweries Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Breweries's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

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National Breweries Other Operating Expense Chart

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National Breweries 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ZMW 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 ZMW Mil mean?
National Breweries (LUS:NATB) has a Other Operating Expense of ZMW Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on National Breweries and its competitors.
Is National Breweries' Other Operating Expense too high?
National Breweries' current Other Operating Expense is ZMW Mil.
How does National Breweries' Other Operating Expense compare to ?
National Breweries' Other Operating Expense of ZMW Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 National Breweries and its competitors. National Breweries's current Other Operating Expense is ZMW Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Breweries stock overvalued right now?
National Breweries (LUS:NATB) has a current Other Operating Expense of ZMW Mil. The current Other Operating Expense is ZMW 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 National Breweries (LUS:NATB), the current Other Operating Expense is ZMW 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.

National Breweries Business Description

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Address Sheki Sheki Road, Plot No. 1609/10, P O Box 35135, Lusaka, ZMB
National Breweries PLC is a Zambian beverage producer, engaged in the production and sale of beer, lager, and other alcoholic beverages. The company markets its products under the Chibuku brand, offering a diverse range of beverages including Chibuku Shake Shake, Chibuku Super, and Chibuku Super Extra Malt, among others.