HNTIF (Hunting) Research & Development: $6 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


HNTIF Hunting PLC HNTIF
66 GF Score
Price $5.92
GF Value $4.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hunting Research & Development?

Hunting HNTIF -8.56% 66 Research & Development is $6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HNTIF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Hunting's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $6 Mil.

Hunting  (OTCPK:HNTIF) 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.

Hunting Research & Development Related Terms

Hunting Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hunting'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.

Hunting Research & Development Chart

Hunting Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Hunting Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Hunting 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 $6 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 $6 Mil mean?
Hunting (HNTIF) has a Research & Development of $6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Hunting and its competitors.
Is Hunting's Research & Development too high?
Hunting's current Research & Development is $6 Mil. Overall, Hunting has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hunting's Research & Development compare to SLB and BKR?
Hunting's Research & Development of $6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Hunting and its competitors. Hunting's current Research & Development is $6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hunting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunting (HNTIF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.59, compared to a current price of $5.92 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $6 Mil. Hunting's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Hunting (HNTIF), the current Research & Development is $6 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 Hunting (HNTIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunting stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.92 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.59. GuruFocus considers Hunting to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HNTIF:

  • Research & Development: $6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.59 vs. price of $5.92 (28.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Hunting Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 30 Panton Street, 5th Floor, London, GBR, SW1Y 4AJ
Hunting PLC is a precision engineering group, which provides quality-assured products and services for the energy, aviation, defence, medical, and power generation sectors. It operates through five geographic segments: Hunting Titan; North America; Subsea Technologies; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and Asia Pacific, of which Hunting Titan derives maximum revenue. Hunting has a diversified portfolio of technologies, products and services that address many areas of the energy and non-oil and gas supply chain. Its products and services include: Perforating & Logging Systems; Connection Technology & OCTG; Subsea Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Well Intervention Equipment; Well Test & Process Systems; Electronics; Trenchless & MWD; Organic Oil Recovery; and Others.
66GF Score

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