Gaotu Techedu (FRA:18WA) Research & Development: €77.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:18WA Gaotu Techedu Inc FRA:18WA
66 GF Score
Price €1.37
GF Value €4.57
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What is Gaotu Techedu Research & Development?

Gaotu Techedu FRA:18WA -9.27% 66 Research & Development is €77.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:18WA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.57. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Gaotu Techedu's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €77.4 Mil.

Gaotu Techedu  (FRA:18WA) 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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Gaotu Techedu Research & Development Historical Data

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Gaotu Techedu Research & Development Chart

Gaotu Techedu Annual Data
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Gaotu Techedu Quarterly Data
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Gaotu Techedu 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 €77.4 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 €77.4 Mil mean?
Gaotu Techedu (FRA:18WA) has a Research & Development of €77.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Gaotu Techedu and its competitors.
Is Gaotu Techedu's Research & Development too high?
Gaotu Techedu's current Research & Development is €77.4 Mil. Overall, Gaotu Techedu has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gaotu Techedu's Research & Development compare to KLC and FC?
Gaotu Techedu's Research & Development of €77.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Education 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 Gaotu Techedu and its competitors. Gaotu Techedu's current Research & Development is €77.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gaotu Techedu stock overvalued right now?
Gaotu Techedu (FRA:18WA) has a current Research & Development of €77.4 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.57, compared to a current price of €1.37 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €77.4 Mil. Gaotu Techedu's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Gaotu Techedu (FRA:18WA), the current Research & Development is €77.4 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 Gaotu Techedu (FRA:18WA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaotu Techedu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.37 is trading 70% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.57.

Key valuation signals for FRA:18WA:

  • Research & Development: €77.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.57 vs. price of €1.37 (70% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:18WA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gaotu Techedu Business Description

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Address 10 Xibeiwang East Road, 5th Floor, Gientech Building, 17 East Zone, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100193
Gaotu Techedu Inc is a technology-driven education company that provides online live courses in a large-class setting backed by its proprietary technology infrastructure. The company offers courses in large-class format, which amplifies the benefits of online education and allows it to rapidly expand its student base. It operates solely in the PRC and all assets are located in the PRC. The learning services that the company offers include Traditional Learning Services, Non-Academic Tutoring Services, and College Student and Adult Education Services. It derives maximum revenue from Learning Services and also from Educational content & digitalized learning products.
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