STYS (Stinger Systems) Other Operating Expense: $0.83 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2009)

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What is Stinger Systems Other Operating Expense?

Stinger Systems STYS -99.00% Other Operating Expense is $0.83 Mil as of Sep. 2009.

Stinger Systems's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was $0.13 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2009 was $0.83 Mil.

Stinger Systems's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Mar. 2009 ($0.46 Mil) to Jun. 2009 ($0.13 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2009 ($0.13 Mil) to Sep. 2009 ($0.13 Mil).

Stinger Systems's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2006 ($0.46 Mil) to Dec. 2007 ($1.03 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2007 ($1.03 Mil) to Dec. 2008 ($0.49 Mil).

Stinger Systems Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stinger Systems'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.

Stinger Systems Other Operating Expense Chart

Stinger Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08
Other Operating Expense
0.40 0.46 1.03 0.49

Stinger Systems Quarterly Data
Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09
Other Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.12 0.12 0.46 0.13 0.13

Stinger Systems 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 Sep. 2009 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.83 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 $0.83 Mil mean?
Stinger Systems (STYS) has a Other Operating Expense of $0.83 Mil as of Sep. 2009. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Stinger Systems and its competitors.
Is Stinger Systems' Other Operating Expense too high?
Stinger Systems' current Other Operating Expense is $0.83 Mil.
How does Stinger Systems' Other Operating Expense compare to MDEX and NEIK?
Stinger Systems' Other Operating Expense of $0.83 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Stinger Systems and its competitors. Stinger Systems's current Other Operating Expense is $0.83 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stinger Systems stock overvalued right now?
Stinger Systems (STYS) has a current Other Operating Expense of $0.83 Mil. The current Other Operating Expense is $0.83 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 Stinger Systems (STYS), the current Other Operating Expense is $0.83 Mil as of Sep. 2009. 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.

Stinger Systems Business Description

Address 5505 Johns Road, Suite 702, Tampa, FL, USA, 33634
Stinger Systems Inc is engaged in the production and sale of electronic stun devices for the control of, and to provide temporary incapacitation of, potentially dangerous persons.