Wai Chi Holdings Co (HKSE:01305) Research & Development: HK$127 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01305 Wai Chi Holdings Co Ltd HKSE:01305
86 GF Score
Price HK$0.75
GF Value HK$1.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Wai Chi Holdings Co Research & Development?

Wai Chi Holdings Co HKSE:01305 86 Research & Development is HK$127 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01305 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Wai Chi Holdings Co's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$89 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$127 Mil.

Wai Chi Holdings Co  (HKSE:01305) 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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Wai Chi Holdings Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Wai Chi Holdings Co Research & Development Chart

Wai Chi Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Wai Chi Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
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Wai Chi Holdings 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$127 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$127 Mil mean?
Wai Chi Holdings Co (HKSE:01305) has a Research & Development of HK$127 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Wai Chi Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is Wai Chi Holdings Co's Research & Development too high?
Wai Chi Holdings Co's current Research & Development is HK$127 Mil. Overall, Wai Chi Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wai Chi Holdings Co's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Wai Chi Holdings Co's Research & Development of HK$127 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Wai Chi Holdings Co and its competitors. Wai Chi Holdings Co's current Research & Development is HK$127 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wai Chi Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wai Chi Holdings Co (HKSE:01305) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.08, compared to a current price of HK$0.75 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is HK$127 Mil. Wai Chi Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Wai Chi Holdings Co (HKSE:01305), the current Research & Development is HK$127 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 Wai Chi Holdings Co (HKSE:01305) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wai Chi Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.75 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.08. GuruFocus considers Wai Chi Holdings Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01305:

  • Research & Development: HK$127 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$1.08 vs. price of HK$0.75 (31% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wai Chi Holdings Co Business Description

Address 63 King Yip Street, 6th Floor, Liven House, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Wai Chi Holdings Co Ltd engages in the manufacturing of light-emitting diode (LED) products for public and commercial use. It operates through the following segments: LED Backlight, LED Lighting, and Semiconductor memory chips. The LED backlight segment engages in the manufacturing and trading of LED backlight products in different sizes and applications. The LED lighting segment engages in the manufacturing and trading of LED lighting products for public and commercial use. The Semiconductor memory chips segment engages in the provision of packaging and testing services and related product sourcing business. Geographically, the company receives maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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