Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Other Operating Expense: A$113.6 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:LYC Lynas Rare Earths Ltd ASX:LYC
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GF Value A$13.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lynas Rare Earths Other Operating Expense?

Lynas Rare Earths ASX:LYC +4.03% 78 Other Operating Expense is A$113.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:LYC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of A$13.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Lynas Rare Earths's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$20.1 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$113.6 Mil.

Lynas Rare Earths's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2024 (A$3.6 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$93.5 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (A$93.5 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$20.1 Mil).

Lynas Rare Earths's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Jun. 2023 (A$64.0 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$57.9 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2024 (A$57.9 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$97.0 Mil).

Lynas Rare Earths Other 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.
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Lynas Rare Earths Other Operating Expense Chart

Lynas Rare Earths Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Other Operating Expense
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Lynas Rare Earths Semi-Annual Data
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Lynas Rare Earths 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$113.6 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 A$113.6 Mil mean?
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) has a Other Operating Expense of A$113.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Lynas Rare Earths and its competitors.
Is Lynas Rare Earths' Other Operating Expense too high?
Lynas Rare Earths' current Other Operating Expense is A$113.6 Mil. Overall, Lynas Rare Earths has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lynas Rare Earths' Other Operating Expense compare to competitors?
Lynas Rare Earths' Other Operating Expense of A$113.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Lynas Rare Earths and its competitors. Lynas Rare Earths's current Other Operating Expense is A$113.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lynas Rare Earths stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$13.70, compared to a current price of A$19.34 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is A$113.6 Mil. Lynas Rare Earths' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC), the current Other Operating Expense is A$113.6 Mil as of Dec. 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 Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lynas Rare Earths stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$19.34 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$13.70. GuruFocus considers Lynas Rare Earths to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LYC:

  • Other Operating Expense: A$113.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$13.70 vs. price of A$19.34 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Lynas Rare Earths Business Description

Address 1 Howard Street, Level 4, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
Lynas is the largest rare-earth producer outside China. It owns the high-grade Mount Weld deposit in Western Australia and rare-earth processing facilities in Kalgoorlie and Malaysia. We estimate that Mount Weld is the world's lowest-cost producer of separated neodymium and praseodymium, light rare-earth materials, which are sold to customers in the form of neodymium-praseodymium oxide with a mine life exceeding 20 years. As of December 2025, Lynas is also the only producer of separated heavy rare-earth dysprosium and terbium outside China. The company is further expanding NdPr capacity while diversifying into producing additional separated rare-earth materials, including samarium. It also intends to move downstream into rare-earth metal and magnet production.
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