Thungela Resources (FRA:6UP) Research & Development: €14 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:6UP Thungela Resources Ltd FRA:6UP
68 GF Score
Price €5.28
GF Value €5.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Thungela Resources Research & Development?

Thungela Resources FRA:6UP -2.22% 68 Research & Development is €14 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:6UP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.98 (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. Thungela Resources's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €14 Mil.

Thungela Resources  (FRA:6UP) 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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Thungela Resources Research & Development Historical Data

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Thungela Resources Research & Development Chart

Thungela Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Thungela Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.40 7.21 7.08 7.64 6.60
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Thungela Resources Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €14 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 €14 Mil mean?
Thungela Resources (FRA:6UP) has a Research & Development of €14 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Thungela Resources and its competitors.
Is Thungela Resources' Research & Development too high?
Thungela Resources' current Research & Development is €14 Mil. Overall, Thungela Resources has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thungela Resources' Research & Development compare to CNR?
Thungela Resources' Research & Development of €14 Mil can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Thungela Resources and its competitors. Thungela Resources's current Research & Development is €14 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thungela Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thungela Resources (FRA:6UP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.98, compared to a current price of €5.28 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €14 Mil. Thungela Resources' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Thungela Resources (FRA:6UP), the current Research & Development is €14 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Thungela Resources (FRA:6UP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thungela Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.28 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.98. GuruFocus considers Thungela Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6UP:

  • Research & Development: €14 Mil
  • GF Value™: €5.98 vs. price of €5.28 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6UP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Thungela Resources Business Description

Address 25 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Thungela Resources Ltd is a pure-play producer and exporter of thermal coal with operations in South Africa and Australia. The group focuses on high-quality coal reserves and marketable production, positioning as a key player in the energy market by delivering coal through world-class ports, and powering nations. It owns interests in various mining operations, namely Goedehoop, Greenside, Isibonelo, Khwezela, AAIC, Mafube Coal Mining, and Butsanani Energy which consist of both underground and open cast mines located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Its operational segments are Opencast, Underground, and Services.
68GF Score

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