MetaLight (HKSE:02605) Research & Development: HK$54.9 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is MetaLight Research & Development?

MetaLight HKSE:02605 +2.56% 18 Research & Development is HK$54.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02605 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. MetaLight's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$31.3 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$54.9 Mil.

MetaLight  (HKSE:02605) 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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MetaLight Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MetaLight's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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.

MetaLight Research & Development Chart

MetaLight Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
27.91 37.03 45.39 55.15

MetaLight Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 20.00 25.55 23.65 31.26
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MetaLight 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$54.9 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$54.9 Mil mean?
MetaLight (HKSE:02605) has a Research & Development of HK$54.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on MetaLight and its competitors.
Is MetaLight's Research & Development too high?
MetaLight's current Research & Development is HK$54.9 Mil. Overall, MetaLight has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetaLight's Research & Development compare to APP and OMC?
MetaLight's Research & Development of HK$54.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Media - Diversified 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 MetaLight and its competitors. MetaLight's current Research & Development is HK$54.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetaLight stock overvalued right now?
MetaLight (HKSE:02605) has a current Research & Development of HK$54.9 Mil. The current Research & Development is HK$54.9 Mil. MetaLight's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 MetaLight (HKSE:02605), the current Research & Development is HK$54.9 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.

MetaLight Business Description

Address Dongsishitiao Street, 1st Floor, Liangdian Creative Park, No. 94, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CHN
MetaLight Inc is an investment holding company. The Company, along with subsidiaries were principally engaged in the provision of mobile advertising services and vehicle dynamic information via app and mini programs in Wechat and Alipay, both of which are known as Chelaile, and data technology services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from advertising. The Group has only one reportable operating segment, which is the provision of mobile advertising services and data technology services.
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