CTOBF (China Tobacco International (HK) Co) Research & Development: $ Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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CTOBF China Tobacco International (HK) Co Ltd CTOBF
88 GF Score
Price $2.05
GF Value $1.93
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is China Tobacco International (HK) Co Research & Development?

China Tobacco International (HK) Co CTOBF 88 Research & Development is $ Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTOBF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.93. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Research & Development for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $ Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $ Mil.

China Tobacco International (HK) Co  (OTCPK:CTOBF) 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co Research & Development Historical Data

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China Tobacco International (HK) 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $ 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 $ Mil mean?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a Research & Development of $ Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on China Tobacco International (HK) Co and its competitors.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Research & Development too high?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Research & Development is $ Mil. Overall, China Tobacco International (HK) Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Research & Development compare to PM and MO?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Research & Development of $ Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co and its competitors. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Research & Development is $ Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock overvalued right now?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a current Research & Development of $ Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.93, compared to a current price of $2.05 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $ Mil. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF), the current Research & Development is $ Mil as of Jun. 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.05 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.93.

Key valuation signals for CTOBF:

  • Research & Development: $ Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $2.05 (6.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

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

China Tobacco International (HK) Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 06055:Hong Kong
Address 18 Hung Luen Road, China Life Center, Room 1002, 10th Floor, Tower A, One Harbour Gate, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Ltd is engaged in the tobacco business. It operates through various segments namely the Tobacco Leaf Products Export Business, the Tobacco Leaf Product Import Business, the Cigarettes Export Business, the New Tobacco Product Export Business, and the Brazil Operation Business. The company's geographical segments are China (excluding the SARs), Indonesia, Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, Belgium, Poland, Paraguay, Egypt, and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from the PRC. It earns maximum revenue from the Tobacco Leaf Product Import Business.
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