iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co (HKSE:01274) Research & Development: HK$355 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01274 iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co Ltd HKSE:01274
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What is iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co Research & Development?

iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co HKSE:01274 +0.16% 32 Research & Development is HK$355 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01274 with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$184 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$355 Mil.


iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co  (HKSE:01274) 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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iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co Research & Development Historical Data

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iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co Research & Development Chart

iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co Annual Data
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iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$355 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$355 Mil mean?
iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co (HKSE:01274) has a Research & Development of HK$355 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co and its competitors.
Is iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co's Research & Development too high?
iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co's current Research & Development is HK$355 Mil. Overall, iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co's Research & Development compare to ORLY and AZO?
iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co's Research & Development of HK$355 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co and its competitors. iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co's current Research & Development is HK$355 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co stock overvalued right now?
iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co (HKSE:01274) has a current Research & Development of HK$355 Mil. The current Research & Development is HK$355 Mil. iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 8 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 iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co (HKSE:01274), the current Research & Development is HK$355 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.

iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co Business Description

Address No. 28 Yingqian Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN
iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co Ltd is an autonomous driving solution provider in China with a focus on AD domain controllers. It offers autonomous driving solutions and products, and also provides OEMs with various AD domain control units. The company's autonomous driving domain controller (AD domain controller) solutions typically include (i) ADAS domain controller; (ii) associated sensors, which the company procures from third-party suppliers and integrates into its solutions; (iii) integrated software, algorithms, and functions; and (iv) relevant services such as sensor implementation, vehicle systems integration, and function testing and validation. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Autonomous driving solutions and products.
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