Future Machine (HKSE:01401) Research & Development: HK$200 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01401 Future Machine Ltd HKSE:01401
70 GF Score
Price HK$0.24
GF Value HK$2.12
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Future Machine Research & Development?

Future Machine HKSE:01401 +7.66% 70 Research & Development is HK$200 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01401 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Future Machine's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$123 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$200 Mil.

Future Machine  (HKSE:01401) 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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Future Machine Research & Development Historical Data

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Future Machine Research & Development Chart

Future Machine Annual Data
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Research & Development
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Future Machine Semi-Annual Data
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Future Machine 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$200 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$200 Mil mean?
Future Machine (HKSE:01401) has a Research & Development of HK$200 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Future Machine and its competitors.
Is Future Machine's Research & Development too high?
Future Machine's current Research & Development is HK$200 Mil. Overall, Future Machine has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Machine's Research & Development compare to AAPL?
Future Machine's Research & Development of HK$200 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 Future Machine and its competitors. Future Machine's current Research & Development is HK$200 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future Machine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Machine (HKSE:01401) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.24 — trading 88.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is HK$200 Mil. Future Machine's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Future Machine (HKSE:01401), the current Research & Development is HK$200 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 Future Machine (HKSE:01401) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Machine stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.24 is trading 88.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.12. GuruFocus considers Future Machine to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01401:

  • Research & Development: HK$200 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$2.12 vs. price of HK$0.24 (88.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Future Machine Business Description

Address No. 6018 North Ring Boulevard, Meilin Street, 33rd Floor, Building 1, Huaqiang Science and Technology Innovation Plaza, Futian District, Shenzhen, CHN, 518000
Future Machine Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of its subsidiaries are designing, manufacturing and sales of mobile phones and printed circuit board assembly products (PCBA) and Internet of things (IoT) related products and investment holding. It generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of feature phones and smartphones. Geographically, the group derives its key revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC), and also has a presence in India, Pakistan, the United States of America, Bangladesh, Algeria, Yemen, Dubai, and other markets.
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