Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Other Operating Expense: NPR531 Mil (TTM As of Jul. 2025)

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XNEP:STC Salt Trading Corp XNEP:STC
81 GF Score
Price NPR5,200.00
GF Value NPR3,934.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Salt Trading Other Operating Expense?

Salt Trading XNEP:STC 81 Other Operating Expense is NPR531 Mil as of Jul. 2025. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR3,934.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Salt Trading's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR531 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR531 Mil.

Salt Trading's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Jul. 2023 (NPR474 Mil) to Jul. 2024 (NPR366 Mil) but then increased from Jul. 2024 (NPR366 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (NPR531 Mil).

Salt Trading's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Jul. 2023 (NPR474 Mil) to Jul. 2024 (NPR366 Mil) but then increased from Jul. 2024 (NPR366 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (NPR531 Mil).


Salt Trading Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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.

Salt Trading Other Operating Expense Chart

Salt Trading Annual Data
Trend Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Other Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 449.86 461.03 473.98 365.81 531.03

Salt Trading Semi-Annual Data
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Other Operating Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial 449.86 461.03 473.98 365.81 531.03
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Salt Trading 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.

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR531 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 NPR531 Mil mean?
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a Other Operating Expense of NPR531 Mil as of Jul. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors.
Is Salt Trading's Other Operating Expense too high?
Salt Trading's current Other Operating Expense is NPR531 Mil. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's Other Operating Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Salt Trading's Other Operating Expense of NPR531 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. Salt Trading's current Other Operating Expense is NPR531 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR3,934.91, compared to a current price of NPR5,200.00 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is NPR531 Mil. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current Other Operating Expense is NPR531 Mil as of Jul. 2025. 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NPR5,200.00 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR3,934.91. GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:

  • Other Operating Expense: NPR531 Mil
  • GF Value™: NPR3,934.91 vs. price of NPR5,200.00 (32.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Salt Trading Business Description

Address Kalimati, P.O.Box: 483, Kathmandu, NPL
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
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NPR5,200.00
Price
NPR3,934.91
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