Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) Research & Development: BDT0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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DHA:DESCO Dhaka Electric Supply Co Ltd DHA:DESCO
65 GF Score
Price BDT23.00
GF Value BDT31.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dhaka Electric Supply Co Research & Development?

Dhaka Electric Supply Co DHA:DESCO 65 Research & Development is BDT0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:DESCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT31.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT0 Mil.

Dhaka Electric Supply Co  (DHA:DESCO) 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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Dhaka Electric Supply Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Dhaka Electric Supply 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 BDT0 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 BDT0 Mil mean?
Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) has a Research & Development of BDT0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Dhaka Electric Supply Co and its competitors.
Is Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Research & Development too high?
Dhaka Electric Supply Co's current Research & Development is BDT0 Mil. Overall, Dhaka Electric Supply Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Research & Development compare to NEE and SO?
Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Research & Development of BDT0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Dhaka Electric Supply Co and its competitors. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's current Research & Development is BDT0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dhaka Electric Supply Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT31.12, compared to a current price of BDT23.00 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is BDT0 Mil. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO), the current Research & Development is BDT0 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 Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhaka Electric Supply Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT23.00 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT31.12. GuruFocus considers Dhaka Electric Supply Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:DESCO:

  • Research & Development: BDT0 Mil
  • GF Value™: BDT31.12 vs. price of BDT23.00 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Dhaka Electric Supply Co Business Description

Address 22-B Faruk Sarani, Nikunja-2, Khilkhet, Dhaka, BGD, 1229
Dhaka Electric Supply Co Ltd is a Bangladesh-based company engaged in the distribution of electricity. The firm provides electricity in various types of connections such as 230-volt single Phase, 400-volt three phases, 11 Kilo Volt Medium Tension, pre-paid connections, and post-paid connections. It also provides services that include transformer rental, electric line, and substation-related services, customer solar panel inspection, and tariff change service.
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