ASCLF (Ascletis Pharma) Research & Development: $57.68 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASCLF Ascletis Pharma Inc ASCLF
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GF Value $0.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ascletis Pharma Research & Development?

Ascletis Pharma ASCLF -4.00% 38 Research & Development is $57.68 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASCLF with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ascletis Pharma's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $37.23 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $57.68 Mil.

Ascletis Pharma  (OTCPK:ASCLF) 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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Ascletis Pharma Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Ascletis Pharma Research & Development Chart

Ascletis Pharma Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Ascletis Pharma Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Ascletis Pharma 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 $57.68 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 $57.68 Mil mean?
Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF) has a Research & Development of $57.68 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ascletis Pharma and its competitors.
Is Ascletis Pharma's Research & Development too high?
Ascletis Pharma's current Research & Development is $57.68 Mil. Overall, Ascletis Pharma has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascletis Pharma's Research & Development compare to VRTX and REGN?
Ascletis Pharma's Research & Development of $57.68 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Biotechnology 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 Ascletis Pharma and its competitors. Ascletis Pharma's current Research & Development is $57.68 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascletis Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $1.44 — trading 7100% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $57.68 Mil. Ascletis Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF), the current Research & Development is $57.68 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 Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascletis Pharma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.44 is trading 7100% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.02. GuruFocus considers Ascletis Pharma to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASCLF:

  • Research & Development: $57.68 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.02 vs. price of $1.44 (7100% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Ascletis Pharma Business Description

Other Exchanges 01672:Hong Kong2VJ:Germany
Address No. 248 Queen’s Road East, 40th Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wanchai, HKG, 311200
Ascletis Pharma Inc is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the research and development, production, marketing, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The drug candidates of the company in the pipeline in their different stages of development such as ASC30, ASC47, ASC39, ASC36i, ASC35, ASC50, and among others.
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