YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) Research & Development: ¥26.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BJSE:920394 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Ltd BJSE:920394
93 GF Score
Price ¥44.09
GF Value ¥29.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Research & Development?

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co BJSE:920394 93 Research & Development is ¥26.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920394 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥29.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥6.2 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥26.1 Mil.

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co  (BJSE:920394) 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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YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Research & Development Historical Data

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YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co 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 ¥26.1 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 ¥26.1 Mil mean?
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) has a Research & Development of ¥26.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co and its competitors.
Is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Research & Development too high?
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Research & Development is ¥26.1 Mil. Overall, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Research & Development of ¥26.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co and its competitors. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Research & Development is ¥26.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥29.20, compared to a current price of ¥44.09 — trading 51% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ¥26.1 Mil. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394), the current Research & Development is ¥26.1 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥44.09 is trading 51% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥29.20. GuruFocus considers YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BJSE:920394:

  • Research & Development: ¥26.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥29.20 vs. price of ¥44.09 (51% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920394 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Business Description

Address No. 3, Taiyuan Road, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Shandong Province, Yantai, CHN, 264006
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of aramid paper and its derivatives.
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