Island Pharmaceuticals (ASX:ILA) Research & Development: A$2.05 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:ILA Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd ASX:ILA
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What is Island Pharmaceuticals Research & Development?

Island Pharmaceuticals ASX:ILA -2.08% 33 Research & Development is A$2.05 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:ILA with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Island Pharmaceuticals's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1.35 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2.05 Mil.

Island Pharmaceuticals  (ASX:ILA) 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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Island Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Historical Data

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Island Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Chart

Island Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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0.00 1.03 1.14 2.27 1.41

Island Pharmaceuticals Semi-Annual Data
Jun20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.28 0.99 0.71 0.70 1.35
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Island 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$2.05 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$2.05 Mil mean?
Island Pharmaceuticals (ASX:ILA) has a Research & Development of A$2.05 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Island Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Island Pharmaceuticals' Research & Development too high?
Island Pharmaceuticals' current Research & Development is A$2.05 Mil. Overall, Island Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Island Pharmaceuticals' Research & Development compare to VRTX and REGN?
Island Pharmaceuticals' Research & Development of A$2.05 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 Island Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Island Pharmaceuticals's current Research & Development is A$2.05 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Island Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Island Pharmaceuticals (ASX:ILA) has a current Research & Development of A$2.05 Mil. The current Research & Development is A$2.05 Mil. Island Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 Island Pharmaceuticals (ASX:ILA), the current Research & Development is A$2.05 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.

Island Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address c/- Bio101 Financial Advisory Pty Ltd, 697 Burke Road, Suite 201, Camberwell, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3124
Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a drug research and repurposing company focused on developing preventative or therapeutic drugs for viral infections, public health, or biosecurity threats. The company is following a dual development plan for its assets, ISLA-101 and Galidesivir. Its product candidate, ISLA-101, is being repurposed for the prevention and treatment of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne (or vector) borne diseases. Galidesivir is a clinical-stage antiviral molecule with a broad spectrum of activity in over 20 RNA viruses, including high-priority threats such as Ebola, Marburg, MERS, Zika, and Yellow fever viruses, with unmet medical needs. The company operates in a single segment, being research and development activities in Australia and the United States of America.
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