GL-Carlink Technology Holding (HKSE:02531) Research & Development: HK$46.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:02531 GL-Carlink Technology Holding Ltd HKSE:02531
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What is GL-Carlink Technology Holding Research & Development?

GL-Carlink Technology Holding HKSE:02531 +4.70% 20 Research & Development is HK$46.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02531 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$36.3 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$46.4 Mil.

GL-Carlink Technology Holding  (HKSE:02531) 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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GL-Carlink Technology Holding Research & Development Historical Data

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GL-Carlink Technology Holding Research & Development Chart

GL-Carlink Technology Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
20.58 18.98 19.77 29.74 46.48

GL-Carlink Technology Holding Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial 12.33 10.50 19.33 10.08 36.29
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GL-Carlink Technology Holding 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$46.4 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$46.4 Mil mean?
GL-Carlink Technology Holding (HKSE:02531) has a Research & Development of HK$46.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on GL-Carlink Technology Holding and its competitors.
Is GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Research & Development too high?
GL-Carlink Technology Holding's current Research & Development is HK$46.4 Mil. Overall, GL-Carlink Technology Holding has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Research & Development compare to ORLY and AZO?
GL-Carlink Technology Holding's Research & Development of HK$46.4 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 GL-Carlink Technology Holding and its competitors. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's current Research & Development is HK$46.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GL-Carlink Technology Holding stock overvalued right now?
GL-Carlink Technology Holding (HKSE:02531) has a current Research & Development of HK$46.4 Mil. The current Research & Development is HK$46.4 Mil. GL-Carlink Technology Holding's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 4 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 GL-Carlink Technology Holding (HKSE:02531), the current Research & Development is HK$46.4 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.

GL-Carlink Technology Holding Business Description

Address 3370 Liuxian Avenue, 14th Floor, Building 1, Chongwen Garden, Nanshan IPark, Nanshan District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN, 518057
GL-Carlink Technology Holding Ltd is an in-vehicle hardware and SaaS marketing and management service provider for players within the automotive aftermarket industry in China. The Group focuses on sales of in-vehicle hardware products and provision of SaaS marketing and management services, including SaaS subscription services and SaaS value-added services to industry participants along the industry value chain. The Group generates maximum revenue from SaaS value-added services. The Group's revenue is derived from the PRC.
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