China Digital Video Holdings (HKSE:08280) Research & Development: HK$13.55 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is China Digital Video Holdings Research & Development?

China Digital Video Holdings HKSE:08280 Research & Development is HK$13.55 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. China Digital Video Holdings's Research & Development for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$6.85 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$13.55 Mil.

China Digital Video Holdings  (HKSE:08280) 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.

China Digital Video Holdings Research & Development Related Terms

China Digital Video Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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China Digital Video Holdings Research & Development Chart

China Digital Video Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
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China Digital Video Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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China Digital Video Holdings 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$13.55 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$13.55 Mil mean?
China Digital Video Holdings (HKSE:08280) has a Research & Development of HK$13.55 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on China Digital Video Holdings and its competitors.
Is China Digital Video Holdings' Research & Development too high?
China Digital Video Holdings' current Research & Development is HK$13.55 Mil.
How does China Digital Video Holdings' Research & Development compare to NFLX and DIS?
China Digital Video Holdings' Research & Development of HK$13.55 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 China Digital Video Holdings and its competitors. China Digital Video Holdings's current Research & Development is HK$13.55 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Digital Video Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Digital Video Holdings (HKSE:08280) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.01, compared to a current price of HK$0.09 — trading 820% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is HK$13.55 Mil. 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 China Digital Video Holdings (HKSE:08280), the current Research & Development is HK$13.55 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.

China Digital Video Holdings Business Description

Address No. 131 West Fourth Ring Road North, China Digital Video Technical Plaza, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100195
China Digital Video Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the group is engaged in the research, development, and sales of video-related and broadcasting equipment and software and the provision of related technical services in the People's Republic of China (the PRC). It provides a full range of solutions, services, and products to TV broadcasters and other digital video content providers, focusing mainly on the post-production segment. The company provides various products and services such as Graphic Writing, Editing Production, Special Effects Synthesis, and others. It derives its revenue predominantly from the sale of solutions, provision of services, and sale of products.