Celanese (MIL:1CE) Other Operating Expense: €141 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MIL:1CE Celanese Corp MIL:1CE
49 GF Score
Price €42.00
GF Value €57.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Celanese Other Operating Expense?

Celanese MIL:1CE 49 Other Operating Expense is €141 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CE with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Celanese's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €35 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €141 Mil.

Celanese's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 (€36 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€34 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (€34 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€35 Mil).

Celanese's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (€150 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€152 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (€152 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€140 Mil).

Celanese Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Celanese'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.

Celanese Other Operating Expense Chart

Celanese Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Celanese Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Celanese 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 €141 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 €141 Mil mean?
Celanese (MIL:1CE) has a Other Operating Expense of €141 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Celanese and its competitors.
Is Celanese's Other Operating Expense too high?
Celanese's current Other Operating Expense is €141 Mil. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's Other Operating Expense compare to OLN and HUN?
Celanese's Other Operating Expense of €141 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 Celanese and its competitors. Celanese's current Other Operating Expense is €141 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (MIL:1CE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.23, compared to a current price of €42.00 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €141 Mil. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Celanese (MIL:1CE), the current Other Operating Expense is €141 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 Celanese (MIL:1CE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €42.00 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.23. GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1CE:

  • Other Operating Expense: €141 Mil
  • GF Value™: €57.23 vs. price of €42.00 (26.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Celanese Business Description

Address 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 900N, Irving, TX, USA, 75039-5421
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
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