Nampak (JSE:NPK) Research & Development: R0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:NPK Nampak Ltd JSE:NPK
56 GF Score
Price R440.10
GF Value R471.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nampak Research & Development?

Nampak JSE:NPK +0.02% 56 Research & Development is R0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of R471.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Nampak's Research & Development for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R0 Mil.

Nampak  (JSE:NPK) 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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Nampak Research & Development Historical Data

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Nampak Research & Development Chart

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Nampak 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 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?
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a Research & Development of R0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Nampak and its competitors.
Is Nampak's Research & Development too high?
Nampak's current Research & Development is R0 Mil. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's Research & Development compare to SW and PKG?
Nampak's Research & Development of R0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Nampak and its competitors. Nampak'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 Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R471.12, compared to a current price of R440.10 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is R0 Mil. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current Research & Development is R0 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.

Is Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R440.10 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R471.12. GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:

  • Research & Development: R0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R471.12 vs. price of R440.10 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Nampak Business Description

Address 1 Waterhouse Place, Office G6, Century, ZAF, 7441
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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