IGG (HKSE:00799) Research & Development: HK$844 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00799 IGG Inc HKSE:00799
87 GF Score
Price HK$3.42
GF Value HK$3.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is IGG Research & Development?

IGG HKSE:00799 +0.29% 87 Research & Development is HK$844 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00799 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. IGG's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$450 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$844 Mil.

IGG  (HKSE:00799) 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.

IGG Research & Development Related Terms

IGG Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IGG's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

IGG Research & Development Chart

IGG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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IGG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 434.43 394.51 392.90 393.92 450.20
HKSE:00799
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IGG 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 HK$844 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 HK$844 Mil mean?
IGG (HKSE:00799) has a Research & Development of HK$844 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on IGG and its competitors.
Is IGG's Research & Development too high?
IGG's current Research & Development is HK$844 Mil. Overall, IGG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IGG's Research & Development compare to NTES and EA?
IGG's Research & Development of HK$844 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Interactive Media 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 IGG and its competitors. IGG's current Research & Development is HK$844 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IGG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IGG (HKSE:00799) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.99, compared to a current price of HK$3.42 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is HK$844 Mil. IGG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 IGG (HKSE:00799), the current Research & Development is HK$844 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 IGG (HKSE:00799) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IGG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$3.42 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.99. GuruFocus considers IGG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00799:

  • Research & Development: HK$844 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$3.99 vs. price of HK$3.42 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00799 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

IGG Business Description

Other Exchanges IGGGF:USAI91:Germany
Address 20 Pasir Panjang Road, No. 11-28 Mapletree Business City, Singapore, SGP, 117439
IGG Inc develops, markets, and publishes mobile online games. Alongwith Singapore, the company also operates in the United States, China, Canada, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, and other regions. The company offers free-to-play mobile, browser, and client-based online games. The company operates through its mobile games and applications, which comprises of the company's overall revenue. Some of its notable games include Lords Mobile, Doomsday, Viking Rise, Fate War, and others. Majority of its revenue is derived from Asia.
87GF Score

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