SMOPF (Smartoptics Group ASA) Other Operating Expense: $34.66 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SMOPF Smartoptics Group ASA SMOPF
86 GF Score
Price $4.69
GF Value $3.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Smartoptics Group ASA Other Operating Expense?

Smartoptics Group ASA SMOPF +1.08% 86 Other Operating Expense is $34.66 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMOPF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Smartoptics Group ASA's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $9.68 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $34.66 Mil.

Smartoptics Group ASA's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2025 ($7.96 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($9.22 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2026 ($9.22 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($9.68 Mil).

Smartoptics Group ASA's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 ($18.68 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($20.49 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($20.49 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($25.68 Mil).

Smartoptics Group ASA Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smartoptics Group ASA's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

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Smartoptics Group ASA Other Operating Expense Chart

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Smartoptics Group ASA Quarterly Data
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Smartoptics Group ASA 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $34.66 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 $34.66 Mil mean?
Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) has a Other Operating Expense of $34.66 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA's Other Operating Expense too high?
Smartoptics Group ASA's current Other Operating Expense is $34.66 Mil. Overall, Smartoptics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartoptics Group ASA's Other Operating Expense compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Smartoptics Group ASA's Other Operating Expense of $34.66 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Hardware 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 Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors. Smartoptics Group ASA's current Other Operating Expense is $34.66 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.14, compared to a current price of $4.69 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $34.66 Mil. Smartoptics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF), the current Other Operating Expense is $34.66 Mil as of Jun. 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.69 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.14. GuruFocus considers Smartoptics Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SMOPF:

  • Other Operating Expense: $34.66 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.14 vs. price of $4.69 (49.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Smartoptics Group ASA Business Description

Address Brynsalleen 2, Oslo, NOR, 0667
Smartoptics Group ASA provides optical networking solutions and devices for open networking. The company has three main product categories: Solutions, Optical Devices, and Software & Services. These products are used to construct various Enterprise, Governmental, DCI, Metro, and Regional networks. The Solutions consist of the DCP-R family, DCP-F family, DCP-M family, transponders, and Muxponders, as well as transceivers used in connection with the System projects. Optical devices consist of transceivers, passive filters, and accessories that are sold independently of products in the Solutions offering. Software and Services are closely related to Solutions, as customers buy a complete solution including a Software and Services package. Geographically works in America, EMEA, and APAC.
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