CREAF (Creative Technology) Research & Development: $7.05 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CREAF Creative Technology Ltd CREAF
28 GF Score
Price $0.69
GF Value $0.98
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Creative Technology Research & Development?

Creative Technology CREAF 28 Research & Development is $7.05 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CREAF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.98 (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. Creative Technology's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.37 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $7.05 Mil.

Creative Technology  (OTCPK:CREAF) 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.

Creative Technology Research & Development Related Terms

Creative Technology Research & Development Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Creative Technology'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.

Creative Technology Research & Development Chart

Creative Technology Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.52 15.05 14.33 9.69 9.66

Creative Technology Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.76 4.94 4.99 4.68 2.37
CREAF
28GF Score
Creative Technology Ltd CREAF
Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Creative Technology 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 $7.05 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 $7.05 Mil mean?
Creative Technology (CREAF) has a Research & Development of $7.05 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Creative Technology and its competitors.
Is Creative Technology's Research & Development too high?
Creative Technology's current Research & Development is $7.05 Mil. Overall, Creative Technology has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Technology's Research & Development compare to DELL and SNDK?
Creative Technology's Research & Development of $7.05 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Creative Technology and its competitors. Creative Technology's current Research & Development is $7.05 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology (CREAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.98, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $7.05 Mil. Creative Technology's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Creative Technology (CREAF), the current Research & Development is $7.05 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.

Is Creative Technology (CREAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.69 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.98. GuruFocus considers Creative Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CREAF:

  • Research & Development: $7.05 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.98 vs. price of $0.69 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Creative Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges C76:SingaporeCTL:Germany
Address 31 International Business Park, No. 03-01 Creative Resource, Singapore, SGP, 609921
Creative Technology Ltd is a digital entertainment company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of multimedia products. The company's portfolio includes digitized sound and video boards, computers, and personal digital entertainment devices. Their product range features technologies such as Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster, encompassing internal sound cards, external USB DACs and amplifiers, gaming headsets, computer speakers, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and various accessories. It also offers comprehensive work solutions, including webcams, USB dongles, communication devices, and high-resolution DACs. The company operates across Singapore, the United States of America, Asia Pacific, Ireland, and Europe, with Europe contributing the majority of its revenue.
28GF Score

Get the complete analysis for CREAF

Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$0.69
Price
$0.98
GF Value