The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) Other Operating Expense: 円1,733 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3823 The Why How Do Co Inc TSE:3823
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Price 円31.00
GF Value 円67.18
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is The Why How Do Co Other Operating Expense?

The Why How Do Co TSE:3823 43 Other Operating Expense is 円1,733 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3823 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of 円67.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

The Why How Do Co's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円566 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,733 Mil.

The Why How Do Co's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Aug. 2025 (円282 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (円594 Mil) but then declined from Nov. 2025 (円594 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (円566 Mil).

The Why How Do Co's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Aug. 2022 (円530 Mil) to Aug. 2023 (円563 Mil) and increased from Aug. 2023 (円563 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (円603 Mil).

The Why How Do Co Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Why How Do Co'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.

The Why How Do Co Other Operating Expense Chart

The Why How Do Co Annual Data
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The Why How Do Co Quarterly Data
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The Why How Do Co 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,733 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 円1,733 Mil mean?
The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) has a Other Operating Expense of 円1,733 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on The Why How Do Co and its competitors.
Is The Why How Do Co's Other Operating Expense too high?
The Why How Do Co's current Other Operating Expense is 円1,733 Mil. Overall, The Why How Do Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Why How Do Co's Other Operating Expense compare to QH and SHOP?
The Why How Do Co's Other Operating Expense of 円1,733 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Software 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 The Why How Do Co and its competitors. The Why How Do Co's current Other Operating Expense is 円1,733 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Why How Do Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円67.18, compared to a current price of 円31.00 — trading 53.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is 円1,733 Mil. The Why How Do Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823), the current Other Operating Expense is 円1,733 Mil as of Feb. 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 The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円31.00 is trading 53.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円67.18. GuruFocus considers The Why How Do Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3823:

  • Other Operating Expense: 円1,733 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円67.18 vs. price of 円31.00 (53.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Why How Do Co Business Description

Address 22 Aizumi-cho, Daisan Yamada Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0005
The Why How Do Co Inc formerly Acrodea Inc is a software company. It is mainly engaged in the development of platform services for smartphones and IoT related solutions. In addition, the company provides social game and application related development and services.
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