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Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Lepu Biopharma Co's Research & Development for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$219 Mil.
Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$440 Mil.
Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) 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.
Lepu Biopharma Co Research & Development Related Terms
Lepu Biopharma Co Research & Development Historical Data
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* 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.
Lepu Biopharma 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$440 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.
What does a Research & Development of HK$440 Mil mean?
Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) has a Research & Development of HK$440 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Lepu Biopharma Co and its competitors.
Is Lepu Biopharma Co's Research & Development too high?
Lepu Biopharma Co's current Research & Development is HK$440 Mil. Overall, Lepu Biopharma Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lepu Biopharma Co's Research & Development compare to VRTX and REGN?
Lepu Biopharma Co's Research & Development of HK$440 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Biotechnology 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 Lepu Biopharma Co and its competitors. Lepu Biopharma Co's current Research & Development is HK$440 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lepu Biopharma Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$15.69, compared to a current price of HK$4.65 — trading 70.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is HK$440 Mil. Lepu Biopharma Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157), the current Research & Development is HK$440 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 Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepu Biopharma Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.65 is trading 70.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$15.69.
GuruFocus considers Lepu Biopharma Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02157:
Research & Development: HK$440 Mil
GF Value™: HK$15.69 vs. price of HK$4.65 (70.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lepu Biopharma Co Ltd is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing drug candidates in anti-tumor targeted therapy and oncology immunotherapy. Its commercial products include Puyouheng (Pucotenlimab Injection) and Meiyouheng (Becotatug Vedotin Injection). In addition, two other products, CMG901 and MRG007, have also been licensed out through its business development activities. Additionally, the company has several clinical-stage drug candidates and clinical-stage combination therapies of candidates, which are being developed as targeted therapeutics and immunotherapeutics. The various drug candidates in its pipeline include MRG003, MRG002, MRG004A, CG0070, MRG001, and MRG006A, among others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland.
44GF Score
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