JST Group (HKSE:06687) Research & Development: HK$281 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is JST Group Research & Development?

JST Group HKSE:06687 +1.62% 13 Research & Development is HK$281 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06687 with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. JST Group's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$141 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$281 Mil.

JST Group  (HKSE:06687) 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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JST Group Research & Development Historical Data

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

* 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.

JST Group Research & Development Chart

JST Group Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
261.68 255.85 256.03 268.60

JST Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial 120.68 136.34 126.12 141.14 140.22
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JST Group 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$281 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$281 Mil mean?
JST Group (HKSE:06687) has a Research & Development of HK$281 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on JST Group and its competitors.
Is JST Group's Research & Development too high?
JST Group's current Research & Development is HK$281 Mil. Overall, JST Group has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JST Group's Research & Development compare to CRM and SHOP?
JST Group's Research & Development of HK$281 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 JST Group and its competitors. JST Group's current Research & Development is HK$281 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JST Group stock overvalued right now?
JST Group (HKSE:06687) has a current Research & Development of HK$281 Mil. The current Research & Development is HK$281 Mil. JST Group's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 JST Group (HKSE:06687), the current Research & Development is HK$281 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.

JST Group Business Description

Address No. 990 Shenchang Road, 6th Floor, Building T4, Hongqiaohui, Shanghai, CHN
JST Group Corp Ltd provides cloud-based software designed to help e-commerce businesses manage their operations. The Group has actively embraced new AI technologies in its business. It has established collaborations with several large language model providers, including Qwen, Doubao, Hunyuan, Zhipu, and DeepSeek, and has developed AI applications for e-commerce operation scenarios. The Group derives revenue from (i) the provision of SaaS services for e-commerce businesses, (ii) the commission charged for the promotion services through the sales force for products of other companies, and (iii) the sales of products, including a range of e-commerce supportive equipment.
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