PreVu (PRVU) Other Operating Expense: $29.2 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2008)

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What is PreVu Other Operating Expense?

PreVu PRVU Other Operating Expense is $29.2 Mil as of Apr. 2008.

PreVu's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2008 was $1.0 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2008 was $29.2 Mil.

PreVu's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Oct. 2007 ($2.6 Mil) to Jan. 2008 ($22.7 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2008 ($22.7 Mil) to Apr. 2008 ($1.0 Mil).

PreVu's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Jan. 2005 ($30.6 Mil) to Jan. 2006 ($14.1 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2006 ($14.1 Mil) to Jan. 2007 ($12.5 Mil).

PreVu Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PreVu'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.

PreVu Other Operating Expense Chart

PreVu Annual Data
Trend Jan98 Jan99 Jan00 Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05 Jan06 Jan07
Other Operating Expense
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PreVu Quarterly Data
Jul03 Oct03 Jan04 Apr04 Jul04 Oct04 Jan05 Apr05 Jul05 Oct05 Jan06 Apr06 Jul06 Oct06 Jan07 Apr07 Jul07 Oct07 Jan08 Apr08
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PreVu 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 Apr. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $29.2 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 $29.2 Mil mean?
PreVu (PRVU) has a Other Operating Expense of $29.2 Mil as of Apr. 2008. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on PreVu and its competitors.
Is PreVu's Other Operating Expense too high?
PreVu's current Other Operating Expense is $29.2 Mil.
How does PreVu's Other Operating Expense compare to GMANQ and IVDN?
PreVu's Other Operating Expense of $29.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 PreVu and its competitors. PreVu's current Other Operating Expense is $29.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PreVu stock overvalued right now?
PreVu (PRVU) has a current Other Operating Expense of $29.2 Mil. The current Other Operating Expense is $29.2 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 PreVu (PRVU), the current Other Operating Expense is $29.2 Mil as of Apr. 2008. 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.

PreVu Business Description

Address 7401 Boone Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN, USA, 55428
PreVu Inc is a retailer of leather outerwear, accessories and apparel in the United States. The company's products include men's and women's fashion leather jackets, handbags and other accessories.