Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) Research & Development: €503 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:AOC Aluminum Corp of China Ltd FRA:AOC
81 GF Score
Price €0.85
GF Value €0.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Aluminum of China Research & Development?

Aluminum of China FRA:AOC -4.27% 81 Research & Development is €503 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AOC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Aluminum of China's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €76 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €503 Mil.

Aluminum of China  (FRA:AOC) 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.

Aluminum of China Research & Development Related Terms

Aluminum of China Research & Development Historical Data

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Aluminum of China Research & Development Chart

Aluminum of China Annual Data
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Aluminum of China Quarterly Data
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Aluminum of China 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 €503 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 €503 Mil mean?
Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) has a Research & Development of €503 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Aluminum of China and its competitors.
Is Aluminum of China's Research & Development too high?
Aluminum of China's current Research & Development is €503 Mil. Overall, Aluminum of China has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluminum of China's Research & Development compare to AA and CENX?
Aluminum of China's Research & Development of €503 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Aluminum of China and its competitors. Aluminum of China's current Research & Development is €503 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluminum of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.82, compared to a current price of €0.85 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €503 Mil. Aluminum of China's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC), the current Research & Development is €503 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 Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminum of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.85 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.82. GuruFocus considers Aluminum of China to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AOC:

  • Research & Development: €503 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.82 vs. price of €0.85 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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Aluminum of China Business Description

Address No. 62 North Xizhimen Street, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100082
Aluminum Corp of China Ltd is an aluminum producer. Its main business includes exploration and mining of resources such as bauxite and coal, production, sales, technology research and development of alumina, primary aluminum, aluminum alloys, and carbon products, international trade, logistics industry, thermal and new energy power generation, etc. The company's reportable operating segments are: the alumina segment, the primary aluminum segment, the energy segment, the marketing segment, and the corporate and other segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the primary aluminum segment, which consists of procuring alumina and other raw materials, supplemental materials, and electricity power, and smelting alumina to produce primary aluminum.
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