Duty Free International (SGX:5SO) Other Operating Expense: S$22.65 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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What is Duty Free International Other Operating Expense?

Duty Free International SGX:5SO +4.55% Other Operating Expense is S$22.65 Mil as of May. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Duty Free International's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in May. 2026 was S$6.65 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was S$22.65 Mil.

Duty Free International's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Nov. 2025 (S$3.16 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (S$10.11 Mil) but then declined from Feb. 2026 (S$10.11 Mil) to May. 2026 (S$6.65 Mil).

Duty Free International's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Feb. 2024 (S$11.25 Mil) to Feb. 2025 (S$14.63 Mil) and increased from Feb. 2025 (S$14.63 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (S$19.02 Mil).

Duty Free International Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duty Free International'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.

Duty Free International Other Operating Expense Chart

Duty Free International Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Other Operating Expense
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Duty Free International Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Duty Free International 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S$22.65 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 S$22.65 Mil mean?
Duty Free International (SGX:5SO) has a Other Operating Expense of S$22.65 Mil as of May. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Duty Free International and its competitors.
Is Duty Free International's Other Operating Expense too high?
Duty Free International's current Other Operating Expense is S$22.65 Mil.
How does Duty Free International's Other Operating Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
Duty Free International's Other Operating Expense of S$22.65 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 Duty Free International and its competitors. Duty Free International's current Other Operating Expense is S$22.65 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duty Free International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duty Free International (SGX:5SO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.13, compared to a current price of S$0.07 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is S$22.65 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 Duty Free International (SGX:5SO), the current Other Operating Expense is S$22.65 Mil as of May. 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.

Duty Free International Business Description

Address 138 Cecil Street, No. 12-01A, Cecil Court, Singapore, SGP, 069538
Duty Free International Ltd is a diversified group engaged in the operations of duty-free retail businesses and the manufacture of automotive component parts. Its segments include Trading of duty free goods and non-dutiable merchandise includes revenues from sale of goods, Manufacturing and supplying of automotive component parts includes revenues from sale of goods, and Investment holding and others includes revenues from sale of oil palm fresh fruit bunches. The majority of revenue is derived from Trading of duty free goods and non-dutiable merchandise segment. Beyond its core businesses, DFI also owns the Black Forest Golf and Country Club and oil palm plantation assets. The activities of the company are carried out mainly in Malaysia.