DIPGF (Datang International Power Generation Co) Research & Development: $2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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DIPGF Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd DIPGF
53 GF Score
Price $0.31
GF Value $0.15
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What is Datang International Power Generation Co Research & Development?

Datang International Power Generation Co DIPGF +14.81% 53 Research & Development is $2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DIPGF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.15. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Datang International Power Generation Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2 Mil.

Datang International Power Generation Co  (OTCPK:DIPGF) 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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Datang International Power Generation Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Datang International Power Generation Co Research & Development Chart

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Datang International Power Generation 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 $2 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 $2 Mil mean?
Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF) has a Research & Development of $2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co's Research & Development too high?
Datang International Power Generation Co's current Research & Development is $2 Mil. Overall, Datang International Power Generation Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datang International Power Generation Co's Research & Development compare to CEG and VST?
Datang International Power Generation Co's Research & Development of $2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Research & Development is $2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co stock overvalued right now?
Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF) has a current Research & Development of $2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.31 — trading 106.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $2 Mil. Datang International Power Generation Co's 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF), the current Research & Development is $2 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.31 is trading 106.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.

Key valuation signals for DIPGF:

  • Research & Development: $2 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.31 (106.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Datang International Power Generation Co Business Description

Address No.9 Guangningbo Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100033
Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd is one of five state-controlled independent power producers in China. The power generation businesses of the Company and its subsidiaries cover provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, whereas the coal-fired power generators of the Company are centralized in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and southeast coastal regions. The majority of the hydropower projects are located in the southwest region. Wind power and photovoltaic power projects are distributed across the country in areas with abundant resources. The operating segments of the company are the Power and heat generation segment and the Other segments.
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