AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP) Research & Development: A$9.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ASX:AFP AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd ASX:AFP
90 GF Score
Price A$3.19
GF Value A$3.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AFT Pharmaceuticals Research & Development?

AFT Pharmaceuticals ASX:AFP 90 Research & Development is A$9.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:AFP with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. AFT Pharmaceuticals's Research & Development for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$4.1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$9.6 Mil.

AFT Pharmaceuticals  (ASX:AFP) 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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AFT Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Historical Data

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AFT Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Chart

AFT Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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AFT Pharmaceuticals Semi-Annual Data
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AFT Pharmaceuticals 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$9.6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of A$9.6 Mil mean?
AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP) has a Research & Development of A$9.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on AFT Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is AFT Pharmaceuticals' Research & Development too high?
AFT Pharmaceuticals' current Research & Development is A$9.6 Mil. Overall, AFT Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AFT Pharmaceuticals' Research & Development compare to ZTS and UTHR?
AFT Pharmaceuticals' Research & Development of A$9.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 AFT Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. AFT Pharmaceuticals's current Research & Development is A$9.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AFT Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.39, compared to a current price of A$3.19 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is A$9.6 Mil. AFT Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP), the current Research & Development is A$9.6 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 AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AFT Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$3.19 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.39. GuruFocus considers AFT Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:AFP:

  • Research & Development: A$9.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$3.39 vs. price of A$3.19 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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

AFT Pharmaceuticals Business Description

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Address 129 Hurstmere Road, Level 1, Takapuna, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 0622
AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a pharmaceutical distributor and developer of pharmaceutical intellectual property. Some of the products of the organization are Maxigesic dose forms, Capsaicin creams, Crystaderm, Kiwisoothe, Micolette, and others. The group has four operating segments based on geographical location being Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Rest of the world. It generates the majority of the revenue from Australia, which includes the sales and distribution activity relating to the Australian market.
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