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Vodacom Group's Other Operating Expense for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,768 Mil.
Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,586 Mil.
Vodacom Group's quarterly Other Operating Expense
increased
from Mar. 2025 ($1,588 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($1,817 Mil) but then
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($1,817 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,768 Mil).
Vodacom Group's annual Other Operating Expense
increased
from Mar. 2024 ($3,056 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($3,169 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 ($3,169 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($3,659 Mil).
Vodacom Group Other Operating Expense Related Terms
Vodacom Group Other Operating Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodacom Group'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.
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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,586 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 $3,586 Mil mean?
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a Other Operating Expense of $3,586 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors.
Is Vodacom Group's Other Operating Expense too high?
Vodacom Group's current Other Operating Expense is $3,586 Mil. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's Other Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Vodacom Group's Other Operating Expense of $3,586 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Vodacom Group and its competitors. Vodacom Group's current Other Operating Expense is $3,586 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodacom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group (VODAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.91, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $3,586 Mil. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF), the current Other Operating Expense is $3,586 Mil as of Mar. 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.91.
GuruFocus considers Vodacom Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VODAF:
Other Operating Expense: $3,586 Mil
GF Value™: $8.91 vs. price of $8.98 (0.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VODAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodacom Group Ltd is a telecommunications provider. It is engaged in the provision of a wide range of communications products and services including but not limited to voice, messaging, converged services, broadband, data connectivity, mobile financial services and other value added services. Its segments includes South Africa comprises the information relating to the South African-based cellular network and other business segments. Egypt comprises the information relating to the Egyptian-based cellular network and other business segments. International comprises the segment information relating to the non-South African-based cellular networks in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It generates majority of revenue from South Africa.
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