Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) Other Operating Expense: RM70 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:3026 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd XKLS:3026
84 GF Score
Price RM32.00
GF Value RM31.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Other Operating Expense?

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd XKLS:3026 84 Other Operating Expense is RM70 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3026 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM31.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM70 Mil.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 (RM28 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM4 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (RM4 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM2 Mil).

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 (RM116 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM39 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (RM39 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM29 Mil).

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd'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.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Other Operating Expense Chart

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:3026
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Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd XKLS:3026
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Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM70 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 RM70 Mil mean?
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) has a Other Operating Expense of RM70 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd and its competitors.
Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Other Operating Expense too high?
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Other Operating Expense is RM70 Mil. Overall, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Other Operating Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Other Operating Expense of RM70 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd and its competitors. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Other Operating Expense is RM70 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM31.10, compared to a current price of RM32.00 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is RM70 Mil. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026), the current Other Operating Expense is RM70 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM32.00 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM31.10. GuruFocus considers Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3026:

  • Other Operating Expense: RM70 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM31.10 vs. price of RM32.00 (2.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3026 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 112, Jalan Prof. Khoo Kay Kim, Level 5, Quill 9, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46300
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that manufactures and distributes a wide range of dairy products, such as specialized powders for infants and growing-up children, liquid milk in different packaging formats, and yogurts. The Company markets these products under various brand names such as Dutch Lady, Dutch Baby, Frisolac, Friso Gold, and Dutch Lady PureFarm.
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