AACAY (AAC Technologies Holdings) Research & Development: $325 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


AACAY AAC Technologies Holdings Inc AACAY
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Price $5.85
GF Value $6.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AAC Technologies Holdings Research & Development?

AAC Technologies Holdings AACAY +0.53% 92 Research & Development is $325 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AACAY with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. AAC Technologies Holdings's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $186 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $325 Mil.

AAC Technologies Holdings  (OTCPK:AACAY) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

AAC Technologies Holdings Research & Development Related Terms

AAC Technologies Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AAC Technologies Holdings's Research & Development can be seen below:

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AAC Technologies Holdings Research & Development Chart

AAC Technologies Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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AAC Technologies Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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AAC Technologies Holdings Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $325 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $325 Mil mean?
AAC Technologies Holdings (AACAY) has a Research & Development of $325 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on AAC Technologies Holdings and its competitors.
Is AAC Technologies Holdings' Research & Development too high?
AAC Technologies Holdings' current Research & Development is $325 Mil. Overall, AAC Technologies Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AAC Technologies Holdings' Research & Development compare to CSCO and CIEN?
AAC Technologies Holdings' Research & Development of $325 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on AAC Technologies Holdings and its competitors. AAC Technologies Holdings's current Research & Development is $325 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AAC Technologies Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AAC Technologies Holdings (AACAY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.02, compared to a current price of $5.85 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $325 Mil. AAC Technologies Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AAC Technologies Holdings (AACAY), the current Research & Development is $325 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 AAC Technologies Holdings (AACAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AAC Technologies Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.85 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.02. GuruFocus considers AAC Technologies Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AACAY:

  • Research & Development: $325 Mil
  • GF Value™: $6.02 vs. price of $5.85 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs

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

AAC Technologies Holdings Business Description

Address 1 Hennessy Road, Suite 2601, 26th Floor, One Hennessy, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
AAC Technologies is one of the world's largest manufacturers of miniature acoustic components, such as speakers and receivers, primarily for smartphones. Founded in 1993, the company has since expanded into the production of other handset components, such as electromagnetic drives (haptics), precision mechanical, lenses and camera modules, sensors, and MEMS microphones. AAC is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, and runs factories in China, Vietnam, Czechia, and Malaysia. It employed 44,181 people as at June 30, 2025.
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