Huitongda Network Co (HKSE:09878) Research & Development: HK$66 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:09878 Huitongda Network Co Ltd HKSE:09878
76 GF Score
Price HK$8.42
GF Value HK$17.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Huitongda Network Co Research & Development?

Huitongda Network Co HKSE:09878 +0.24% 76 Research & Development is HK$66 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09878 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$17.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Huitongda Network Co's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$33 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$66 Mil.

Huitongda Network Co  (HKSE:09878) 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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Huitongda Network Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Huitongda Network Co Research & Development Chart

Huitongda Network Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Huitongda Network Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Huitongda Network 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$66 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$66 Mil mean?
Huitongda Network Co (HKSE:09878) has a Research & Development of HK$66 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Huitongda Network Co and its competitors.
Is Huitongda Network Co's Research & Development too high?
Huitongda Network Co's current Research & Development is HK$66 Mil. Overall, Huitongda Network Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huitongda Network Co's Research & Development compare to QH and SHOP?
Huitongda Network Co's Research & Development of HK$66 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 Huitongda Network Co and its competitors. Huitongda Network Co's current Research & Development is HK$66 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huitongda Network Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huitongda Network Co (HKSE:09878) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$17.57, compared to a current price of HK$8.42 — trading 52.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is HK$66 Mil. Huitongda Network Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Huitongda Network Co (HKSE:09878), the current Research & Development is HK$66 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 Huitongda Network Co (HKSE:09878) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huitongda Network Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$8.42 is trading 52.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$17.57. GuruFocus considers Huitongda Network Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09878:

  • Research & Development: HK$66 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$17.57 vs. price of HK$8.42 (52.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Huitongda Network Co Business Description

Address 50 Zhongling Street, Huitongda Building, Jiangsu Province, District Xuanwu, Nanjing, CHN
Huitongda Network Co Ltd principally engaged in sale of a comprehensive suite of merchandise in the PRC and provision of intelligent business and marketing subscription services, offering merchant solutions and rendering other various services. The company has three reportable segments, The commerce business segment, which mainly represents the direct sales of merchandise; The service business segment, which mainly represents the provision of intelligent business and marketing subscription service and a collection of merchant solutions; and Others Revenues from the others are mainly derived from other services rendered by the Group. The company generates majority of revenue from Commerce business.
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