Magontec (ASX:MGL) Research & Development: A$0.67 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:MGL Magontec Ltd ASX:MGL
42 GF Score
Price A$0.19
GF Value A$0.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Magontec Research & Development?

Magontec ASX:MGL 42 Research & Development is A$0.67 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:MGL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Magontec's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.34 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.67 Mil.

Magontec  (ASX:MGL) 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.

Magontec Research & Development Related Terms

Magontec Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Magontec's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

Magontec Research & Development Chart

Magontec Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Magontec 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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Magontec 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$0.67 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$0.67 Mil mean?
Magontec (ASX:MGL) has a Research & Development of A$0.67 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Magontec and its competitors.
Is Magontec's Research & Development too high?
Magontec's current Research & Development is A$0.67 Mil. Overall, Magontec has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magontec's Research & Development compare to competitors?
Magontec's Research & Development of A$0.67 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Magontec and its competitors. Magontec's current Research & Development is A$0.67 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magontec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magontec (ASX:MGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.27, compared to a current price of A$0.19 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is A$0.67 Mil. Magontec's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Magontec (ASX:MGL), the current Research & Development is A$0.67 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 Magontec (ASX:MGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magontec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.19 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.27. GuruFocus considers Magontec to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MGL:

  • Research & Development: A$0.67 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$0.27 vs. price of A$0.19 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Magontec Business Description

Address 139 Macquarie Street, Level 2, Suite 1, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Magontec Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of generic and specialist magnesium alloys as well as magnesium and titanium cathodic corrosion protection products. It also researches and develops new proprietary magnesium alloys and technologies. The group's products and services are Primary Mg Alloy, Magnesium Alloy Recycling, and Cathodic Corrosion Protection. It has three segments: Admin, EUR, and PRC. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the EUR segment, which represents its operations in Europe.
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