Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (HKSE:01772) Research & Development: HK$1,342 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:01772 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Ltd HKSE:01772
91 GF Score
Price HK$40.60
GF Value HK$47.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Research & Development?

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co HKSE:01772 -2.45% 91 Research & Development is HK$1,342 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01772 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$47.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$408 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$1,342 Mil.

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co  (HKSE:01772) 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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Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Research & Development Chart

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Annual Data
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Ganfeng Lithium Group 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$1,342 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$1,342 Mil mean?
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (HKSE:01772) has a Research & Development of HK$1,342 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and its competitors.
Is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Research & Development too high?
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Research & Development is HK$1,342 Mil. Overall, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Research & Development compare to DOW?
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Research & Development of HK$1,342 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and its competitors. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Research & Development is HK$1,342 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (HKSE:01772) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$47.90, compared to a current price of HK$40.60 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is HK$1,342 Mil. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 10 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (HKSE:01772), the current Research & Development is HK$1,342 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (HKSE:01772) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$40.60 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$47.90. GuruFocus considers Ganfeng Lithium Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01772:

  • Research & Development: HK$1,342 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$47.90 vs. price of HK$40.60 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01772 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Business Description

Address 248 Queen’s Road East, 40th Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Ganfeng is the world's third largest and China's largest lithium compounds producer and the world's largest lithium metals producer in terms of production capacity. The company offers five major categories of more than 40 lithium compounds and metals products, which is one of the most comprehensive product offerings among the suppliers globally. Starting as a midstream manufacturer of lithium compounds and lithium metals, the firm has successfully expanded into a vertically integrated business model with operations along the critical stages of the industry value chain, including upstream lithium extraction, midstream lithium compounds and metals processing, and downstream lithium battery production and recycling.
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