Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Other Operating Expense: RM693 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:3794 Malayan Cement Bhd XKLS:3794
72 GF Score
Price RM6.50
GF Value RM5.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Malayan Cement Bhd Other Operating Expense?

Malayan Cement Bhd XKLS:3794 -0.46% 72 Other Operating Expense is RM693 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3794 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Malayan Cement Bhd's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM168 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM693 Mil.

Malayan Cement Bhd's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (RM163 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM195 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (RM195 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM168 Mil).

Malayan Cement Bhd's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Jun. 2023 (RM0 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (RM0 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2024 (RM0 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (RM0 Mil).


Malayan Cement Bhd Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malayan Cement 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.

Malayan Cement Bhd Other Operating Expense Chart

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Malayan Cement 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 RM693 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 RM693 Mil mean?
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) has a Other Operating Expense of RM693 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd's Other Operating Expense too high?
Malayan Cement Bhd's current Other Operating Expense is RM693 Mil. Overall, Malayan Cement Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Cement Bhd's Other Operating Expense compare to CRH and VMC?
Malayan Cement Bhd's Other Operating Expense of RM693 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. Malayan Cement Bhd's current Other Operating Expense is RM693 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.54, compared to a current price of RM6.50 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is RM693 Mil. Malayan Cement Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794), the current Other Operating Expense is RM693 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM6.50 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.54. GuruFocus considers Malayan Cement Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3794:

  • Other Operating Expense: RM693 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM5.54 vs. price of RM6.50 (17.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Malayan Cement Bhd Business Description

Address 205 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 28th Floor, Menara YTL, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55100
Malayan Cement Bhd is a cement and building materials group in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a producer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, which are used in the residential and commercial building industry and also have various applications in infrastructure and other industries. The company's operating divisions are Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Cement segment which also includes its drymix and waste management business. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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