AIRYY (Air China) Research & Development: $68 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AIRYY Air China Ltd AIRYY
69 GF Score
Price $10.40
GF Value $15.92
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Air China Research & Development?

Air China AIRYY 69 Research & Development is $68 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AIRYY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Air China's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $14 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $68 Mil.

Air China  (OTCPK:AIRYY) 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.

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Air China Research & Development 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.

Air China Research & Development Chart

Air China Annual Data
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Research & Development
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Air China Quarterly Data
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Air China Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development 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 $68 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 $68 Mil mean?
Air China (AIRYY) has a Research & Development of $68 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Air China and its competitors.
Is Air China's Research & Development too high?
Air China's current Research & Development is $68 Mil. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's Research & Development compare to DAL and UAL?
Air China's Research & Development of $68 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Transportation 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 Air China and its competitors. Air China's current Research & Development is $68 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China (AIRYY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.92, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $68 Mil. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Air China (AIRYY), the current Research & Development is $68 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 Air China (AIRYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.92. GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AIRYY:

  • Research & Development: $68 Mil
  • GF Value™: $15.92 vs. price of $10.40 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Air China Business Description

Address 12 Tung Fai Road, 5th Floor, CNAC House, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, HKG
Air China Ltd is based in Beijing and principally provides airline and related services, which include aircraft engineering and airport ground handling. The majority of the company's revenue comes from airline operations, with a smaller portion generated from rental income. Company has two segments (a) The airline operations segment which mainly comprises the provision of air passenger and air cargo services; and (b) The other operations segment which comprises the provision of aircraft engineering and other airline-related services. Geographically, majority of its revenue is derived from Mainland China followed by International segment and Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan.
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