CHEAF (China Eastern Airlines) Research & Development: $35 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHEAF China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd CHEAF
53 GF Score
Price $0.47
GF Value $0.67
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is China Eastern Airlines Research & Development?

China Eastern Airlines CHEAF 53 Research & Development is $35 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. China Eastern Airlines's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $35 Mil.

China Eastern Airlines  (OTCPK:CHEAF) 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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China Eastern Airlines 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.

China Eastern Airlines Research & Development Chart

China Eastern Airlines Annual Data
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China Eastern Airlines Quarterly Data
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China Eastern Airlines 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 $35 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 $35 Mil mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Research & Development of $35 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Research & Development too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Research & Development is $35 Mil. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Research & Development compare to DAL and UAL?
China Eastern Airlines' Research & Development of $35 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Transportation 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. China Eastern Airlines's current Research & Development is $35 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.67, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $35 Mil. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Research & Development is $35 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.67. GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHEAF:

  • Research & Development: $35 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.67 vs. price of $0.47 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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

China Eastern Airlines Business Description

Address 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201100
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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