DIC India (NSE:DICIND) Total Operating Expense: ₹2,139 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:DICIND DIC India Ltd NSE:DICIND
70 GF Score
Price ₹524.15
GF Value ₹550.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is DIC India Total Operating Expense?

DIC India NSE:DICIND +0.30% 70 Total Operating Expense is ₹2,139 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:DICIND with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹550.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

DIC India's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹554 Mil. DIC India's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,139 Mil.

DIC India Total Operating Expense Related Terms

DIC India Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

DIC India Total Operating Expense Chart

DIC India Annual Data
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DIC India Quarterly Data
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DIC India Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total 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 ₹2,139 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 Total Operating Expense of ₹2,139 Mil mean?
DIC India (NSE:DICIND) has a Total Operating Expense of ₹2,139 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on DIC India and its competitors.
Is DIC India's Total Operating Expense too high?
DIC India's current Total Operating Expense is ₹2,139 Mil. Overall, DIC India has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DIC India's Total Operating Expense compare to LIN and SHW?
DIC India's Total Operating Expense of ₹2,139 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on DIC India and its competitors. DIC India's current Total Operating Expense is ₹2,139 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DIC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India (NSE:DICIND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹550.96, compared to a current price of ₹524.15 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is ₹2,139 Mil. DIC India's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DIC India (NSE:DICIND), the current Total Operating Expense is ₹2,139 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 DIC India (NSE:DICIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹524.15 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹550.96. GuruFocus considers DIC India to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DICIND:

  • Total Operating Expense: ₹2,139 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹550.96 vs. price of ₹524.15 (4.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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

DIC India Business Description

Other Exchanges 500089:India
Address Fusion Square, 5A-5B, Sector-126, 5th Floor, District Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, UP, IND, 201303
DIC India Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing printing inks, which cover newsprint ink, offset ink, and liquid ink used in newspapers, other publications, and the packaging industries. It also provides lamination adhesives. The company's product portfolio comprises gravure printing inks, offset inks, barrier coatings, adhesives, metal deco inks, and specialty inks, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of its products in its domestic market, and the rest through exports.
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