Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI) Research & Development: R0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:MDI Master Drilling Group Ltd JSE:MDI
84 GF Score
Price R16.00
GF Value R14.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Master Drilling Group Research & Development?

Master Drilling Group JSE:MDI 84 Research & Development is R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:MDI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Master Drilling Group's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil.

Master Drilling Group  (JSE:MDI) 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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Master Drilling Group Research & Development Historical Data

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Master Drilling Group Research & Development Chart

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Master Drilling 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 R0 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 R0 Mil mean?
Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI) has a Research & Development of R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Master Drilling Group and its competitors.
Is Master Drilling Group's Research & Development too high?
Master Drilling Group's current Research & Development is R0 Mil. Overall, Master Drilling Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Master Drilling Group's Research & Development compare to PWR and FIX?
Master Drilling Group's Research & Development of R0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Construction 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 Master Drilling Group and its competitors. Master Drilling Group's current Research & Development is R0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Master Drilling Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R14.20, compared to a current price of R16.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is R0 Mil. Master Drilling Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI), the current Research & Development is R0 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 Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Master Drilling Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R16.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R14.20. GuruFocus considers Master Drilling Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:MDI:

  • Research & Development: R0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R14.20 vs. price of R16.00 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Master Drilling Group Business Description

Other Exchanges I49:Germany
Address 4 Bosman Street, PO Box 902, Fochville, GT, ZAF, 2515
Master Drilling Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiary companies is engaged in providing specialized drilling services and solutions that enforce business rules, optimize output, safeguard miners, protect/manage assets and locate missing persons for blue-chip and mid-tier companies in the mining, civil engineering, construction and hydroelectric power sectors across a number of commodities and geographies. Its activities include the Sale of industrial products, Raise boring, Support services, Slim drilling, and New rock boring technology.
84GF Score

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