QCLSF (Global PVQ SE) Other Operating Expense: $242 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2011)

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What is Global PVQ SE Other Operating Expense?

Global PVQ SE QCLSF Other Operating Expense is $242 Mil as of Dec. 2011.

Global PVQ SE's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2011 was $131 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2011 was $242 Mil.

Global PVQ SE's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Jun. 2011 ($174 Mil) to Sep. 2011 ($161 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2011 ($161 Mil) to Dec. 2011 ($131 Mil).

Global PVQ SE's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2009 ($538 Mil) to Dec. 2010 ($367 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2010 ($367 Mil) to Dec. 2011 ($469 Mil).

Global PVQ SE Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global PVQ SE'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.

Global PVQ SE Other Operating Expense Chart

Global PVQ SE Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11
Other Operating Expense
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Global PVQ SE Quarterly Data
Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11
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Global PVQ SE 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. 2011 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $242 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 $242 Mil mean?
Global PVQ SE (QCLSF) has a Other Operating Expense of $242 Mil as of Dec. 2011. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Global PVQ SE and its competitors.
Is Global PVQ SE's Other Operating Expense too high?
Global PVQ SE's current Other Operating Expense is $242 Mil.
How does Global PVQ SE's Other Operating Expense compare to BSRC and YGEHY?
Global PVQ SE's Other Operating Expense of $242 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 Global PVQ SE and its competitors. Global PVQ SE's current Other Operating Expense is $242 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global PVQ SE stock overvalued right now?
Global PVQ SE (QCLSF) has a current Other Operating Expense of $242 Mil. The current Other Operating Expense is $242 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 Global PVQ SE (QCLSF), the current Other Operating Expense is $242 Mil as of Dec. 2011. 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.

Global PVQ SE Business Description

Address OT Thalheim, Sonnenallee 17-21, Bitterfeld-Wolfen, DEU, 06766
Global PVQ SE is engaged in the production of renewable energies and photovoltaic devices. The business activities of the group are under Products and Systems segments. The Products segment comprises the production and sale of solar cells from monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon, and production and sale of corresponding modules. The Systems segment comprises the development and installation of photovoltaic systems, including both large-scale systems as well as medium-sized industrial and commercial systems. Geographically, the activities are functioned through the region of Germany.