Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) Other Operating Expense: RM10,009 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:4863 Telekom Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4863
81 GF Score
Price RM7.55
GF Value RM6.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Telekom Malaysia Bhd Other Operating Expense?

Telekom Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4863 -1.31% 81 Other Operating Expense is RM10,009 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4863 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,499 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10,009 Mil.

Telekom Malaysia Bhd's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (RM2,353 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM3,013 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (RM3,013 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM2,499 Mil).

Telekom Malaysia Bhd's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (RM9,204 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM9,286 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (RM9,286 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM9,764 Mil).


Telekom Malaysia Bhd Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telekom Malaysia 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.

Telekom Malaysia Bhd Other Operating Expense Chart

Telekom Malaysia Bhd Annual Data
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Other Operating Expense
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Telekom Malaysia Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:4863
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Telekom Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4863
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Telekom Malaysia 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 RM10,009 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 RM10,009 Mil mean?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) has a Other Operating Expense of RM10,009 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Telekom Malaysia Bhd and its competitors.
Is Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Other Operating Expense too high?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current Other Operating Expense is RM10,009 Mil. Overall, Telekom Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Other Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Other Operating Expense of RM10,009 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current Other Operating Expense is RM10,009 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telekom Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.85, compared to a current price of RM7.55 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is RM10,009 Mil. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863), the current Other Operating Expense is RM10,009 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM7.55 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.85. GuruFocus considers Telekom Malaysia Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4863:

  • Other Operating Expense: RM10,009 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM6.85 vs. price of RM7.55 (10.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4863 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telekom Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges MYTEF:USA
Address Jalan Pantai Baharu, Menara TM, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50672
Telekom Malaysia Bhd is a telecommunications company. It generates revenue from the Internet and multimedia services, Data services, Voice services, Non-telecommunications related services, and Other telecommunications-related services, in which it generates the majority of its revenue from Internet and multimedia services. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure. The Group has identified a single reportable segment of providing fixed-mobile convergence services, which offers integrated broadband, mobile, and data services, digital content, as well as other solutions. It generates the vast majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
81GF Score

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