DIDIY (DiDi Global) Research & Development: $1,267 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


DIDIY DiDi Global Inc DIDIY
62 GF Score
Price $3.40
GF Value $5.40
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is DiDi Global Research & Development?

DiDi Global DIDIY -2.30% 62 Research & Development is $1,267 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DIDIY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. DiDi Global's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $350 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,267 Mil.

DiDi Global  (OTCPK:DIDIY) 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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DiDi Global Research & Development Historical Data

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DiDi Global Research & Development Chart

DiDi Global Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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DiDi Global Quarterly Data
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DiDi Global 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 $1,267 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 $1,267 Mil mean?
DiDi Global (DIDIY) has a Research & Development of $1,267 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on DiDi Global and its competitors.
Is DiDi Global's Research & Development too high?
DiDi Global's current Research & Development is $1,267 Mil. Overall, DiDi Global has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DiDi Global's Research & Development compare to PTC and SSNC?
DiDi Global's Research & Development of $1,267 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 DiDi Global and its competitors. DiDi Global's current Research & Development is $1,267 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DiDi Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DiDi Global (DIDIY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.40, compared to a current price of $3.40 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $1,267 Mil. DiDi Global's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 1 warning sign 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 DiDi Global (DIDIY), the current Research & Development is $1,267 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 DiDi Global (DIDIY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DiDi Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.40 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.40. GuruFocus considers DiDi Global to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DIDIY:

  • Research & Development: $1,267 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.40 vs. price of $3.40 (37% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 1 warning sign

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

DiDi Global Business Description

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Address North Ring Road, Tangjialing, Building 1, Yard 6, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN
DiDi Global Inc is a mobility technology platform that provides a range of mobility services as well as other services. It is building four key components of its platform that work together to improve the consumer experience: shared mobility; energy and vehicle services; electric mobility; and autonomous driving. It is a go-to brand in China for shared mobility, providing consumers with a range of safe, affordable, and convenient mobility services, including ride-hailing, taxi-hailing, chauffeur, hitch, and other forms of shared mobility. The company operates in three segments: China Mobility, which mainly includes ride hailing, chauffeur, hitch, online taxi, and other services in the PRC; International; and Other Initiatives.
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